What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multiplatform Content Producer position at Sinclair Inc.?
WJLA 7 News in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, self-starting Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team. If you are highly organized, with strong news judgment and attention to detail - the best newsroom in the Nation's Capital may be the place for you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Gathering information from a variety of sources on breaking news and ongoing stories.
- Assembling that information into concise communications for all users.
- Writing, editing, and posting stories and digitally optimized video on website and social platforms.
- Monitoring and moving of crews in the field to cover events and respond to breaking news.
- Planning for big events and day-to-day coverage operations.
- Writing compelling headlines and push alerts.
- Managing social media output and homepage updates.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field preferred.
- Three years of desk and/or digital newsroom experience in commercial TV station.
- Commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
- Strong communicator.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude, thrives in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom environment.
- Willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Strong copy-editing skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts.
- Familiarity with iNews, Adobe Suite, Capsule, Tagboard, Streamyard and Storyline CMS a plus.
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.