Executive Producer, Digital

Simclair Inc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Digital Executive Producer in the Eugene, OR area to lead daily digital and social content efforts.

The role requires upholding high journalistic standards while guiding a talented digital team to deliver timely, engaging news across platforms. You will direct digital producers, coordinate breaking news, collaborate with newsroom leaders, and shape continuity and strategy for the website and social channels.

Qualifications

• Experience directing digital content teams across platforms.
• Strong AP-style writing and newsroom storytelling skills.
• Ability to analyze analytics and set measurable goals.
• Proven track record of growing digital/social traffic.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise digital producers and collaborate with newsroom staff to review scripts and guide storytelling.
• Coordinate breaking news coverage across digital and social platforms.
• Collaborate with the News Director and station personnel on strategy and continuity for the website and social channels.
• Plan, execute, and oversee digital content strategy and editorial calendar.
• Coach and develop the digital team, complete performance reviews, and manage scheduling.

Skills

Management experience

Coaching

Digital analytics

AP-style writing

Multiplatform storytelling

Team leadership

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

KVAL/KMTR 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 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
• 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
• 1-to-2 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

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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; 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.