Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group, WOAI/KABB, seeks a full-time Digital Content Producer / Assignment Editor to craft engaging web content and social posts that drive audience engagement. You will source diverse material, generate story ideas, coordinate coverage, and react decisively to breaking news in a fast-paced 24/7 newsroom.

Strong writing, AP style proficiency, and leadership are essential, along with the ability to move crews and solve problems on the fly. Nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and write clearly under deadline pressure.
• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of local, national, and world news.
• Proficient with major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Knowledge of AP style and newsroom systems; familiarity with Avid and iNews is a plus.
• Work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging digital content and social posts to drive audience engagement.
• Source diverse content from multiple channels and coordinate coverage.
• Generate story ideas and react quickly to breaking news.
• Coordinate crews and logistics under pressure in a 24/7 news environment.
• Write accurately and maintain strong newsroom standards across platforms.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Communication

Leadership

AP Style

Social media

Avid editing

iNews familiarity

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WOAI/KABB is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer / Assignment Editor. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement. This position will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources. Know how to make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news. Candidates must have strong logistical skills and the ability to move crews strategically. We need someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate coverage and problem solve unforeseen obstacles. This person must be able to perform calmly and communicate effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

1. Must have their pulse on the 24/7 news environment
2. Solid news judgment
3. Be a compelling and accurate writer
4. Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
5. Must have strong leadership and communication skills
6. Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily digital production
7. Flexibility and on-the-spot problems solving abilities are a must
8. Must be extremely proficient with the use of multiple video-sharing and social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
9. Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online
10. Must be proficient in AP Style
11. Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews is a plus
12. Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news
13. Listen for and respond to breaking news
14. Willing to work weekends, overnights, and holidays

Required skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

1. Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
2. Ability to communicate effectively
3. Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
4. General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
5. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
6. Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and emerging social media
7. A Bachelor's degree with a major in journalism is also preferred.
8. This position is full-time and will require working nights and weekends.

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.