Executive Producer, Digital

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Eugene, OR seeks a Digital Executive Producer to direct and supervise content for all digital and social platforms. The role guides the digital team to produce outstanding daily news and special content, fostering a positive, productive team environment and timely, fair coverage.

Responsibilities include supervising digital producers, coordinating breaking news, collaborating with leadership, planning website/social strategy, and coaching the team with annual reviews

Qualifications

• Experience managing content across multiple digital platforms.
• Strong people skills with coaching and leadership.
• Proven ability to grow digital and social traffic.
• 1–2 years in a television newsroom environment.
• College degree in Journalism or related field.
• Strong AP-style writing and ability to meet station goals.
• Ability to apply digital analytics to goals.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise digital producers and advise on storytelling.
• Manage and coordinate breaking news coverage.
• Collaborate with News Director and staff on strategy.
• Plan and oversee continuity for website and social platforms.
• Coach the team, conduct reviews and manage schedules.

Skills

Content management

People management

Digital traffic growth

Newsroom experience

AP writing

Digital analytics

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.