Responsibilities:
- Write, produce, shoot and edit weekly news branding promos
- Write and edit news opens (shoot if needed)
- Work collaboratively with Creative Services team on concepts and execution of branding promos, weekly franchise topicals, POPs, POBs and all other news promos
- Produce digital (OTT, CTV, Web, Social) and radio promos as needed
- Ensure workflow from concept to delivery for all on-air elements
- Continually conceive and maintain idea bank for future implementation
- Work with news and creative services teams to develop strategies to increase viewership
- Interact with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange information related to assigned activities
- Collaborate with creative news teams daily to ensure accurate on-air messaging
- Assist in the marketing of the station through other on-air and outside media
- Work evening hours
- Assist with station sponsored events as needed
Requirements:
- 2-4 years of experience in broadcast or video production (on-air promotion preferred) is a must
- Demonstrated ability to write compelling promo copy is an absolute must
- Ability to comprehend news copy and turn it into an effective marketing message
- Be a team player and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience directing on-air talent
- Advanced non-linear editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro a must
- Adobe Cloud experience a must (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop)
- Advanced knowledge of Canon DSLR cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
- Strong communication abilities
- Ability to collaborate with newsroom personnel in a productive, professional, and effective manner
- Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form content
- A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition
- Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
- Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles
- Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Interest in local news, government, and politics is helpful
- Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment more than 40 lbs.
- A college degree in TV journalism, communication, marketing is preferred
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.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
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.
