Digital Content Producer

Job Description

KOMO News is looking for a Digital Content Producer. The ideal candidate is someone who can prioritize and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced digital-first newsroom. A strong command of AP-style writing, combined with a creative eye to find and develop engaging content for our digital and social media platforms, are a must. We are looking for a journalist driven by accuracy and innovation to join a team focused on metrics-based storytelling.

This job involves more than writing compelling stories, copy-editing stories from reporters, slicing video from newscasts, producing video and graphics for social media, and managing live streams on a daily basis.

The DCP may also need to work from the assignment desk to gather information, manage crews, and work with managers and TV producers during breaking news and weather events.

Requirements:
• College degree in journalism preferred
• Knowledge of AP-style writing
• Solid news judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with a team in a deadline and goal-oriented environment

Experience:
• Previous writing and digital media producing experience in a TV newsroom
• Broad knowledge of and experience with all social media platforms
• Proficient at digital video editing
• Assignment desk work and familiarity with newsroom content management systems preferred

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

The hourly compensation range for this role is $29.35 to $34.66. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0x79j-18-220-11-34-42 in your application.