Digital Content Producer

NBC 10 WJAR Providence New Bedford; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WJAR in Providence, part of Sinclair, is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer to craft engaging online content and social posts that bolster the station's digital presence.

The role involves creating diverse web content, collaborating with senior editors, and driving daily digital storytelling to grow audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 24/7 news environment.
• Proficient with social platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
• Strong AP style writing and accurate storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the 24/7 news environment to spot story opportunities.
• Create engaging digital content and social posts to boost engagement.
• Collaborate with the Digital Executive Producer, News Director, Assistant News Director, and Creative Services Director.
• Produce web content with strong writing and editing for daily digital needs.
• Assist on the assignment desk as needed.
• Work weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Skills

Social media proficiency

AP Style

Compelling writer

News judgment

Platform awareness (YouTube, Facebook,

Leadership & communication

Non-linear editing

iNews familiarity

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 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, an goal-oriented culture, and we take really good creed. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.