Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Digital Content Producer in Providence, RI. The role focuses on crafting engaging digital content and social posts to boost audience engagement and strengthen the station's online presence.

The ideal candidate writes accurately in AP style, handles fast-paced deadlines, and collaborates with senior editorial and creative teams to execute daily digital news strategies. Weekend or overnight work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must stay current with the 24/7 news cycle.
• Proficient with multiple video-sharing and social platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
• Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online.
• Solid news judgment and accuracy in writing.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging content and social posts to drive audience engagement and bolster digital presence.
• Collaborate with Digital Executive Producer, News Director, Assistant News Director, and Creative Services Director.
• Produce and edit content using non-linear editing tools; assist on assignment desk as needed.
• Be flexible with weekend, overnight, and holiday schedules; meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Social media management

News writing

AP Style

Leadership

Communication

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.