Multi-Platform News Producer — Digital & Social

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave and employee stock plan

Job summary

KBAK/KBFX, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a Digital Content Producer in Bakersfield, CA to craft digital news for web, social, and live platforms. Use analytics to guide story choices and tailor reporting for diverse audiences while loving NEWS.

The role requires strong writing, AP style, multimedia storytelling, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. A Bachelor's degree is required; newsroom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills with newsroom experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Ability to create engaging digital and social media content.
• Basic photo editing skills; video production experience a plus.
• Strong news judgment and ability to gather information from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, publish, and update digital news content for KBAK/KBFX platforms.
• Cover breaking news across web, social media, video, and live platforms.
• Monitor news sources to identify and develop timely stories.
• Report and produce original local content with compelling headlines.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to coordinate digital coverage.
• Enhance stories with multimedia, related content, and audience-focused storytelling.
• Create digital first and social media content that drives engagement and traffic.
• Ensure website content remains accurate, current, and engaging.
• Explore innovative storytelling tools and formats.
• Uphold KBAK/KBFX's editorial and journalistic standards across all platforms.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Editing skills

Knowledge of AP Style

Digital content creation

Photo editing

Video production

News judgment

Communication & collaboration

Deadline management

Adaptable, eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KBAK/KBFX, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a Digital Content Producer in Bakersfield, CA to craft digital news for web, social, and live platforms. Use analytics to guide story choices and tailor reporting for diverse audiences while loving NEWS.

The role requires strong writing, AP style, multimedia storytelling, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. A Bachelor's degree is required; newsroom experience is a plus.