Digital News Producer

Job Description

Tremendous opportunity to join the market's #1 rated newsroom. WSBT is committed to delivering content through all of our platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the content of our digital and social media platforms. WSBT is the market leader in digital views and social media engagement. Your job in this role will be to work with this award-winning team to ensure all of our platforms are updated. This position will also work closely with the Digital Executive Producer and Assignment Desk. In this position you will determine the content and creative presentation of that content on WSBT's website and social platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals daily
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must

Experience:
• Previous experience working in a commercial TV newsroom is preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A Journalism degree is preferred

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b74qe-18-217-230-80-42 in your application.