Multi-Platform Content Producer

Job Description

7News is seeking a bold Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team! Our Multi-Platform Content Producers pitch and produce original ''7 News On Your Side'' content for WJLA, WJLA.com and social media platforms. We are looking for top quality journalists who know how to speak to our multimedia audiences.

The ideal candidate will be journalist who is smart, curious, a self-starter with strong news judgment and attention to detail. We want producers with working knowledge of how to reach and interact with large audiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social platforms.
Our team is made up of content producers who collaborate and work alongside of our Assignment Desk Editors. Above all, we are seeking a driven, creative candidate who works well under pressure, believes in digital-first journalism and can help guide the newsroom in digital-first initiatives.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Gathering news content
• Writing, editing, and posting stories on all platforms
• Crafting headlines and push alerts
• Producing digitally-optimized video and graphic elements
• Manage our social media platforms and our homepage
• Must be a great newsroom citizen that loves to collaborate with the team
• Will work closely with our reporters and anchors on content development based on our overall brand strategy

Job qualifications include:
• College degree or minimum one (1) year relative experience in the field
• Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment
• Must be able to meet daily deadlines
• Must be flexible with schedule - weekend, evening and holiday shifts may be required
• Strong copy editing skills
• Familiarity with content management systems, Adobe software suite
• Understand the basic skills of our Assignment Desk
• Data-based Journalism knowledge

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7ky4k-18-189-193-172-42 in your application.