Digital Content Producer

LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WKRC-TV in Cincinnati is seeking a Digital Content Producer to create timely digital and social content. You will work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and newsroom leaders to grow audiences and ensure coverage across all platforms.

The role supports breaking news and requires monitoring scanners, tracking social feeds, and identifying high-interest stories for viewers.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment and ability to identify audience-relevant stories.
• Compelling, accurate writer with clear storytelling.
• Able to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and stay organized.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily digital and social content in coordination with editors.
• Identify opportunities to grow audience and optimize coverage.
• Support breaking news coverage and timely updates across platforms.
• Monitor scanners and track social media for high-interest stories.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Job description

WKRC has an immediate opening for a creative Digital Content Producer! In this role, you’ll play a key part in producing compelling, timely, content for our digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about news, understands what kind of content resonates with audiences, and can move quickly in a fast-paced newsroom environment. You’ll work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and newsroom leaders to create daily digital and social content, identify opportunities to grow our audience, and ensure our coverage reaches viewers across every platform. This position also plays an important role in breaking news coverage. Responsibilities include monitoring scanners, answering newsroom calls, tracking social media for breaking news, and identifying stories that are of high interest to our viewers.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Experience

• Should have at least some previous digital experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A journalism degree is preferred

Eeo And Inclusivity

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.

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.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.