Content Creator

KGAN CBS2 / FOX 28 / Iowa’s News Now in Cedar Rapids, IA is a trusted brand providing Eastern Iowa viewers with entertainment, sports, news, weather, and social media content. We hire talented people who wish to excel in the television and digital content industry. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We are currently seeking a talented Content Creator to join our Creative Services Team in the Promotions Department. The successful candidate must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot and edit compelling content and promos to support viewer engagement of our network programming, our news programming and our brand. Be a team player in a fast-paced environment and understand the power of social media.

Responsibilities include:

• Create content (including video and graphics for social media, broadcast TV, and other delivery streams) for viewer brand engagement as well as to market various entertainment properties, as needed
• Write compelling copy that maximizes the impact on audiences on each platform
• Interact with News team members and other station management to ensure created content adheres to brands and goals
• Look for new and innovative ways to create content that will reach audiences efficiently
• Ability to meet tight deadlines is key
• Work directly with commercial clients to meet their marketing needs
• Participate in Station events including appearances within the community
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Ability to work flexible schedule including some weekends
• This position reports to the Creative Services Manager
  
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in writing powerful, attention-grabbing copy
• A college degree and two years previous experience in social or broadcast content creation (professionally or academically)
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit cutting edge content while also managing deadlines
• Professional shooting skills and good understanding of graphics and visual effects
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of the top social medial platforms and best practices for posting
• Highly creative and strong communication skills
• Good client relations and experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
  
  

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.