The Producer, Digital Content will write and curate digital stories, edit video, manage social media, and monitor performance metrics in a fast-paced newsroom.
We are looking to strengthen our team with a multi-talented producer who possesses solid news judgment and the ability to juggle several tasks in a fast-paced newsroom environment. We need someone who can write and curate strong digital stories, clip/edit video, post on social media and fire off push alerts, all while keeping an eye on performance metrics as well as competing stations' platforms.
The best candidate will be flexible on scheduling and open to perform other news-related duties as needed. This is a full-time position that may include weekends.
If you're ready for the next challenge in your news career and you want to bring a team-first attitude to a positive-energy shop, we want to hear from you. We provide a lot of coaching and feedback so please be ready to grow!
Skills and Requirements:
- Solid news judgement
- An ability to write clean, compelling, accurate copy
- Headline writing, SEO
- A comfort with multitasking/time management
- An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- An interest in being coachable and learning how to lead
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience editing video and still photos
- Skilled with Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X
- Skilled with Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop
Prior TV newsroom experience is preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered. A journalism or related degree is preferred.
Additional Skills:
- Newsroom software such as AVID, iNews, Google Analytics and third-party social media scheduling/analytics tools
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.
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