CareerPlan

Multimedia Journalist, KSBY (Santa Maria/North Santa Barbara County)

Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo, CA - KSBY, USFull-time$55k–$65k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12
On-site

Core

A beat reporter covering towns and cities along California's Central Coast, producing stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Role type

Multimedia Journalist (Beat Reporter)

Builds

News stories, video packages, live reports, and digital content for local TV and online platforms.

Domain

Local News / Broadcast Journalism

Required skills

Broadcast and AP style writing, Video shooting and still photography, Non-linear video editing, Live reporting, Interviewing and research, Computer literacy

Preferred skills

Videography and non-linear editing experience, Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Final Cut Pro proficiency

Technologies

Final Cut Pro, Newsroom computer systems, Mobile broadcast unit

Responsibilities

Receive assignment or evaluate news leads to develop story ideas, Gather and verify factual information through interview, observation, and research, Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories, Edit videos for all multimedia platforms, Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit, Assist news producer in preparing newscast, Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories

Seniority

Mid-level (3+ years experience preferred)