Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks a Social Media/Digital Producer to craft stories and videos for WGXA across all platforms. This role partners with the Digital Executive Producer and assignment desk to generate engaging content in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The ideal candidate has solid news judgment, strong writing, multitasking ability, and experience with non-linear editing like Avid and newsroom systems such as iNews. Journalism degree and newsroom experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Newsroom experience preferred.
• Journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create content for all platforms.
• Write and develop stories/videos for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with Digital Executive Producer and Assignment desk on content.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication

News strategy execution

Problem solving

Editing (non-linear)

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WGXA has an immediate opening for a creative Social Media/Digital Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for content creation on all platforms. This position will also work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and Assignment desk on content. In this position you will generate and write stories and develop stories/videos for our many platforms.

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
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Experience:

• Previous experience in a newsroom is preferred
• A journalism degree 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.