Digital Content & Social Growth Lead

Sinclair Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS2/FOX9 in Boise, Idaho seeks a Digital Content Manager to create and manage content on our digital and social platforms. You will lead daily digital content production and work with reporters on coverage to grow our audience across all platforms.

The role requires strong writing skills, a proven track record of engaging storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure. A journalism background with ethics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of creating engaging stories across multiple platforms.
• Ability to manage breaking news and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing skills and results-oriented initiatives.
• Strong commitment to journalism ethics.
• Excellent people skills with coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee digital and social platforms to serve local communities with information.
• Supervise digital producers and provide feedback on stories and posts.
• Collaborate with News Director and station managers on special content.
• Lead social media management and grow YouTube channel.
• Edit both short-form and long-form videos for social media and YouTube.
• Use Sprout Social and Google Analytics to monitor audience and inform decisions.
• Monitor website performance with Google Analytics and inform future content decisions.

Skills

Digital content creation

Storytelling across platforms

Coaching & leadership

Deadline-driven

Analytics knowledge

Journalism ethics

Audience growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Job description

CBS2/FOX9 in Boise, Idaho seeks a Digital Content Manager to create and manage content on our digital and social platforms. You will lead daily digital content production and work with reporters on coverage to grow our audience across all platforms.

The role requires strong writing skills, a proven track record of engaging storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure. A journalism background with ethics is preferred.