Content Specialist

Job Description

KTUL is looking for a Content Specialist!

This person will manage all aspects of daily news coverage across all platforms by creating content to increase viewer ratings and digital engagement, including but not limited to:
• Point person for daily news gathering for KTUL's content bank
• Identify, write and post content across all KTUL platforms
• Listen to scanners, monitor websites/social media, and react to breaking news
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas
• Produce and time newscasts
• Assign and track news crews

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of producing or assignment desk experience
• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills, knowledge of iNews and Avid is a plus
• General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good time management skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and emerging social media platforms
• Bachelor's degree with a major in Journalism is also preferred

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

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d95kmk-18-118-184-36-42 in your application.