Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WJAR, Sinclair Broadcast Group's Southern New England News Leader, is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer to craft engaging content and social posts that drive audience engagement and bolster the station's digital presence. This role requires producing diverse web content from multiple sources and collaborating with senior editors.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in AP style, possess strong news judgment, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while

Qualifications

• Proficient in AP Style writing.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.
• Strong news judgment and compelling writing abilities.
• Experience with non-linear editing (Avid) and newsroom systems (iNews) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging web content and social posts to boost digital presence.
• Collaborate with the Digital Executive Producer, News Director and team.
• Cover stories, produce content from diverse sources, and support assignment desk as needed.
• Be flexible to work weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Skills

AP Style

Social media management

News writing

Leadership

Deadline driven

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Video editing

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader, is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer! The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement and help bolster WJAR’s digital presence. This position 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 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

When applying online, please include a recent web link to your work.

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.