Project Baltimore Photojournalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking an experienced photojournalist to join the award-winning Project Baltimore team. This special investigative reporting unit of WBFF Fox 45 News is one of the top investigative teams in the country. Project Baltimore produces regularly scheduled investigative reports on issues in the public education system. The team also produces documentaries, townhalls and program specials. We are looking for a team member who is eager to hone their craft and set industry-standards for impactful storytelling that combines research and data with human emotion. Must be able to shoot and edit character-driven stories with visual punctuation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling and skilled in creating cutting-edge graphics to help showcase documents and data. This is a rare opportunity. Project Baltimore is a five-person team of motivated journalists, committed to digging deeper, holding officials accountable and being a voice for the voiceless. As a member of this team, you will be expected to share ideas and work well with others as part of the collaborative process. Since its creation in 2017, Project Baltimore’s investigative work has been recognized with dozens of honors, including a National Emmy for Investigative Reporting, four prestigious IRE Awards, five first place National Headliner Awards, the SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Award, a National Press Photographers Association First Place award for best documentary. Additionally, Project Baltimore has been named an Alfred I. duPont finalist and won 45 Regional Emmy Awards, 11 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and 11 Associated Press Awards. Requirements : At least five (5) years of television news photography and non-linear editing experience Must be professional, organized, and responsible Team-player with a good attitude and strong work ethic Self-motivated to work on long-term projects Ability to communicate effectively with team members and interview subjects Ability to accept input and constructive criticism Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects and Premiere Pro Experience with cine-style FX / alpha series Sony cameras is a plus Part 107 Drone License is a plus Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq : SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and / or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net . About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk. The base salary compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $85,000.Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.