WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader, is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer! The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement and help bolster WJAR’s digital presence. This position will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources. This position will also work closely with the Digital Executive Producer, News Director, Assistant News Director, and Creative Services Director.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Must have their pulse on the 24/7 news environment
- Must be extremely proficient with the use of multiple video-sharing and social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
- Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online
- Solid news judgment
- Be a compelling and accurate writer
- Must be proficient in AP Style
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Must have strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily digital production
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problems solving abilities are a must
- Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews is a plus
- May be asked to help on the assignment desk as needed
- Willing to work weekends, overnights, and holidays
When applying online, please include a recent web link to your work.
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.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of 24/7 news environment
- Proficiency with YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
- Ability to craft creative cross-promotions between on-air and online
- Solid news judgment
- Compelling and accurate writing ability
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to execute daily digital news strategies and goals
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving
- Proficiency with non-linear editing (Avid) and newsroom systems (iNews)
- Willingness to work weekends, overnights, and holidays
- May assist on the assignment desk as needed
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
