What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Content Producer position at Sinclair Broadcast Group?
KECI has an immediate opening for a creative Digital Content Producer!
In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day digital offerings on our website and social media platforms. This position will also work closely with the Producers, News Director, Content Center and Anchors on website, video, and social media content. In this position you will work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our website. This position will also help with cultivating content, answering viewer emails and phone calls.
In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day digital offerings on our website and social media platforms. This position will also work closely with the Producers, News Director, Content Center and Anchors on website, video, and social media content. In this position you will work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our website. This position will also help with cultivating content, answering viewer emails and phone calls.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Solid news judgment
- Be a compelling and accurate writer
- Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative selection of digital stories and social media content
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to execute news strategies and goals
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
- Understanding of non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
Experience:
- Must have at least some previous news experience, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
- A Journalism degree is preferred, but not necessary
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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed 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.
