Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Rhode Island is seeking a Digital Content Producer for WJAR to craft engaging web content and social posts. You will work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and newsroom leadership to enhance the station's digital presence.

The role requires strong news judgment, AP style writing, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including weekends and holidays. Experience with non-linear editing and newsroom systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must have pulse on the 24/7 news environment
• Proficient with YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
• Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online
• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Must be proficient in AP Style
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily digital production
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews is a plus
• May be asked to help on the assignment desk as needed
• Willing to work weekends, overnights, and holidays

Job description

WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader,is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer! The successful candidatewill be responsible for crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement and help bolster WJAR’s digital presence. Thisposition will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources. This position will also work closely with the Digital Executive Producer, News Director, Assistant News Director, and Creative Services Director.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Must have their pulse on the 24/7 news environment
• Must be extremely proficient with the use of multiple video-sharing and social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
• Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online
• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Must be proficient in AP Style
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Must have strongleadership and communicationskills
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily digital production
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problems solving abilities are a must
• Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews is a plus
• May be asked to help on the assignment desk as needed
• Willing to work weekends, overnights, and holidays

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 Sinclair:

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.