Dynamic Digital News Producer — Social & Breaking Coverage

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a full-time Digital Content Producer to craft engaging content and social posts driving audience engagement. The role involves creating diverse web content from multiple sources, generating story ideas, and reacting decisively to breaking news.

Ideal candidates have strong writing, AP Style proficiency, and the ability to coordinate coverage under pressure, including weekends and overnights. Join a dynamic 24/7 news environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
• Basic computer/word processing skills.
• General knowledge of local, national, and world news.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and emerging social media.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism preferred.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging content and social posts to drive audience engagement.
• Create diverse web content from various sources.
• Develop story ideas, build contacts, and react to breaking news.
• Coordinate coverage and move crews strategically under pressure.
• Communicate effectively and lead newsroom operations.
• Execute news strategies in daily digital production.
• Promote cross-promotion between on-air and online.
• Monitor 24/7 news and respond to developing stories.

Skills

Strong writing

Leadership

Communication

Social media

AP Style

Avid editing

iNews

News coordination

Deadline management

Breaking news response

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WTVC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a full-time Digital Content Producer to craft engaging content and social posts driving audience engagement. The role involves creating diverse web content from multiple sources, generating story ideas, and reacting decisively to breaking news.

Ideal candidates have strong writing, AP Style proficiency, and the ability to coordinate coverage under pressure, including weekends and overnights. Join a dynamic 24/7 news environment.