WTOV 9 in Steubenville, Ohio is currently seeking a talented Marketing Content Creator to join our Creative Services Team. The successful candidate must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot and edit compelling content to promote news and programming products across all digital and linear broadcast streams. Be a team player in a fast-paced environment and understand the power of social media.
Responsibilities include:
- Create promotional and commercial content (including video and graphics for social media, broadcast TV, and other delivery streams) to for clients of the station
- Write compelling copy that maximizes the impact on audiences on each platform
- Monitor past-performance and data analytics
- Interact with News, Marketing and other management to ensure created content adheres to station brands and goals
- Look for new and innovative ways to create marketing content that will reach our audience efficiently
- Ability to meet tight deadlines is key
- Participate in Station events including appearances within the community
- Ability to work with colleagues and clients across multiple markets
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Ability to work flexible schedule
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience in writing powerful, attention-grabbing copy
- A college degree and previous experience in social or broadcast content creation (professionally or academically)
- Proficient with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit cutting edge content while also managing deadlines
- Professional shooting skills and good understanding of graphics and visual effects
- Strong verbal, written and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to guide clients through the creative process
- Knowledge of the top social medial platforms and best practices for posting
- Highly creative and strong communication skills
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
Skills Required
- Experience in writing powerful, attention-grabbing copy
- A college degree and previous experience in social or broadcast content creation
- Proficient with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Strong verbal, written and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of the top social media platforms and best practices for posting
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.
