Digital Content Producer

Job Description

We are seeking a Digital Producer to be a part of our amazing team and support a Washington, D.C.-based national morning newscast. Our goal is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something different. The kind of coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives – but that they cannot find anywhere else.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our website and social media platforms. You will work with our team to determine the content of our website and social media platforms. You will also collaborate with other team members to generate digital content for all platforms.

Essential Duties and Requirements including the following:
• Possess solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time effectively
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong ability to teach and coach
• Ability to lead planning efforts for digital platforms
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals daily
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
• Understanding of publishing tools for multiple platforms
• Ability to use video and graphics to produce content
• Other duties may be assigned

Experience:
• Must have at least two (2) years of previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station or digital news platform
• A journalism degree is preferred

General Hours:
• Various hours in the morning generally between the hours of 3am-Noon
• Must be available to work any day of the week during this timeframe

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv0ejd-3-141-24-134-42 in your application.