Executive Producer, Digital

Sinclair Broadcast Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in El Paso is seeking a Digital Executive Producer to direct and supervise digital and social content, upholding the highest journalistic standards. You will guide the digital team and support the content center to deliver standout daily news and special pieces.

The Digital EP will coordinate with the News Director and station staff to plan, execute, and oversee website and social strategies, while fostering a positive, productive team environment and ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital teams to produce engaging content across platforms.
• Strong command of AP style writing and newsroom ethics.
• Ability to leverage analytics to set and measure content goals.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise digital producers and collaborate with newsroom staff.
• Manage and coordinate breaking news coverage.
• Plan, execute and oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms.
• Coach and conduct annual reviews; manage schedules and time cards; training and development.

Skills

Digital leadership

Team management

AP style writing

Storytelling across platforms

Analytics literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

KFOX14/CBS4 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 content center 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 stories 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
• Manage the team by coaching, providing ongoing feedback, completing annual reviews, facilitating schedules and time cards, training and development.

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
• At least 5 years in a television newsroom environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field
• Strong AP-style 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 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.