Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Mount Pleasant, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Social Media/Digital Producer for WCIV. You will create content across platforms and work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and Assignment desk to develop stories and videos.

The role emphasizes strong writing, news judgment, and the ability to work under deadlines in a dynamic news environment.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment is required.
• Must be a compelling and accurate writer.
• Able to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create content for all platforms.
• Collaborate with Digital Executive Producer and Assignment desk.
• Generate and write stories and develop stories/videos for our platforms.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

News strategy execution

Problem solving

Non-linear editing (Avid)

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WCIV 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.