Digital Executive Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Digital Executive Producer in Seattle to direct and supervise digital and social content while upholding high journalistic standards. The role guides the digital team and newsroom to deliver compelling daily news and special content.

A positive, productive team environment and timely, relevant digital coverage are central aims. You will oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms, collaborate with leaders, and drive growth in digital traffic and

Qualifications

• Management experience creating engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Coaching, motivating and teaching others to improve performance.
• Grow and maintain digital/social traffic effectively.
• 2–5 years in a television newsroom or equivalent.
• A college degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong writing skills with a track record of achieving station goals.
• Maintain content brand without resorting to clickbait.
• Ability to use digital analytics to set and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise digital producers and collaborate with newsroom staff.
• Review scripts and provide feedback for strong storytelling.
• Manage and coordinate breaking news coverage.
• Plan, execute and oversee website and social platform continuity and strategy.

Skills

Management experience

Coaching

Digital analytics

Strong writing

Brand integrity

Team leadership

TV newsroom experience

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

KOMO/KUNS has an immediate opening for a Digital Executive Producer to direct and supervise content for all digital and social platforms. The individual who holds this position is expected to abide by the highest journalistic standards of professionalism and ethics, and to reflect fairness, balance, creativity and accuracy on all our products. The Digital EP guides and supports the digital team and the overall newsroom to produce outstanding daily news and special content. This individual is responsible for nurturing a positive, productive, creative team environment and making sure our digital/social platforms are relevant, competitive and timely, with a commitment to serving our audience.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise digital producers and collaborate with other newsroom staff, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful, visual storytelling
• Manage and coordinate breaking news
• Collaborate with the News Director, news managers, and other station personnel as assigned
• Plan, execute and oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms

Preferred Skills

• Management experience creating engaging content across multiple platforms
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching, motivating and teaching
• Strong understanding of how to grow and maintain digital/social traffic
• Two to five years in a television newsroom environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on station goals
• Understanding how to interpret content brand without resorting to clickbait
• Ability to utilize digital analytics and apply them to set goals

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $98,940. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.