Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WKRC is seeking a Digital Content Producer to create compelling, timely content for our digital and social platforms in Cincinnati. You will work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and newsroom leaders to grow our audience and cover breaking news across all platforms.

The ideal candidate is passionate about news, a strong writer, and able to multitask in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Prior digital experience at a TV station is preferred; journalism degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment.
• Compelling and accurate writer.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Experience in digital content at a TV station preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily digital and social content for our platforms.
• Monitor scanners and answer newsroom calls.
• Track social media for breaking news and identify high-interest stories.
• Collaborate with the Digital Executive Producer and newsroom leaders to reach viewers across platforms.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Leadership

Communication

Education

Journalism degree

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.