Content Creator

Sinclair Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WBFF FOX45, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks an experienced Content Creator to produce news promos and opens. You will write compelling copy, shoot in-studio and on location, direct talent, and edit daily opens for TV and digital.

In a fast-paced newsroom, you will collaborate with the Creative Services team to develop branding promos and weekly topicals, while also producing digital promos and assist with station events. Evening hours required; valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in broadcast or video production (on-air promotion preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling promo copy.
• Ability to translate news copy into marketing messages.
• Experience directing on-air talent.
• Advanced editing in Premiere Pro.
• Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency.
• Canon DSLR videography and lighting knowledge.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to lift and move equipment.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce, shoot and edit weekly news branding promos.
• Write and edit news opens (shoot if needed).
• Collaborate with Creative Services on concepts and branding promos, topicals and promos.
• Produce digital promos for OTT, CTV, Web and social.
• Ensure workflow from concept to on-air delivery.
• Maintain idea bank for future promotions.
• Develop strategies with newsroom to increase viewership.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate on-air messaging.
• Assist in marketing the station through on-air and outside media.

Skills

Promo copy

Storytelling

Team player

Communication

News production

Education

Bachelor's degree in TV journalism, communication, or marketing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canon DSLR

Job description

WBFF FOX45, the flagship station of Sinclair Broadcast Group, has an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our award-winning and passionate team. The FOX45 Creative Services department seeks an experienced and creative "Content Creator" (News promotion producer) to produce news promos and show opens. You will work with the highly awarded and top-rated news operation in Baltimore. Qualified candidates must be able to conceptualize, write compelling and enticing copy, shoot in-studio and in the field, direct talent, write and produce daily news opens, and edit weekly news branding promos for TV and digital platforms. The ability to work well under pressure is vital.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce, shoot and edit weekly news branding promos
• Write and edit news opens (shoot if needed)
• Work collaboratively with Creative Services team on concepts and execution of branding promos, weekly franchise topicals, POPs, POBs and all other news promos
• Produce digital (OTT, CTV, Web, Social) and radio promos as needed
• Ensure workflow from concept to delivery for all on-air elements
• Continually conceive and maintain idea bank for future implementation
• Work with news and creative services teams to develop strategies to increase viewership
• Interact with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange information related to assigned activities
• Collaborate with creative news teams daily to ensure accurate on-air messaging
• Assist in the marketing of the station through other on-air and outside media
• Work evening hours
• Assist with station sponsored events as needed

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in broadcast or video production (on-air promotion preferred) is a must
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling promo copy is an absolute must
• Ability to comprehend news copy and turn it into an effective marketing message
• Be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience directing on-air talent
• Advanced non-linear editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro a must
• Adobe Cloud experience a must (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Advanced knowledge of Canon DSLR cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
• Strong communication abilities
• Ability to collaborate with newsroom personnel in a productive, professional, and effective manner
• Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form content
• A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles
• Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
• Interest in local news, government, and politics is helpful
• Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment more than 40 lbs.
• A college degree in TV journalism, communication, marketing is preferred

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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 hourly compensation range for this role is $23.67 to $27.85. 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, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, 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.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.