Digital Executive Producer

Komo Photo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Incentive bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Digital Executive Producer to direct and supervise content for all digital and social platforms in Seattle. The role requires upholding high journalistic standards, guiding a positive team culture, and ensuring our digital and social channels stay relevant and timely.

The Digital EP will lead, coach and collaborate with newsroom staff to deliver compelling, multi-platform storytelling and strategic content that aligns with station goals and audience needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, executive and oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms

Skills

Management experience

Coaching

Digital analytics

Strong writing

Audience growth

Team leadership

TV newsroom experience

Education

College degree in Journalism

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.

The Digital Executive Producer Will

• 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, executive and oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms

Preferred Skills Include

• 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

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; 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 atwww.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.

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.