Associate Producer / Assistant Editor, Social Content, Sports

Job Description

Whether you bleed Dodger Blue or Red Sox Red the love of the game is all the same. Sports and the culture surrounding them create tight-knit communities that defy the usual barriers in our society. That heart and humanity is the core of our mission at Sinclair Sports Group as we take our audiences inside the stadiums, sitting on the sidelines, and next to the coaches and players that are the lifeline of the game as part of our push into original digital programming.
Our team is a passionate group of sports enthusiasts eager to grow our content offering on all platforms and in all mediums. In this position you will play a key supporting role in the daily production and publishing of local and national sports content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, and our sites. If you are passionate about sports and have a knack for both content creation and community management, this role is for you. To succeed in this role, you must be well-versed in the language of the internet, hyperaware of social trends, and possess the ability to bring a creative vision to life.

CORE RESPONSIBLITIES:
• Asset Creation: modern communication is driven by the social content that we share, and it will be your responsibility to create an ever-expanding library of high engaging assets to be distributed across all channels in support of our shows that
• Social Production: successful shows need to exist in the days between episode releases, and in this role, you will work the producers and strategists to develop, produce, and edit series adjacent content that expands the brand and the talent in our shows in a meaningful way
• Operational Support: no production ever goes smoothly, and you will be expected to attend all tapings/recordings to provide any technical support or troubleshooting as needed
• Integrations Oversight: you will be a key liaison between production and sales, ensuring all brand/product obligations are met for each show
• Publishing and Optimization: every platform is different, and it will be your responsibility to ensure all assets are created in the appropriate aspect ratios, and you will also oversee the upload process to ensure publishing best practices are followed for the greatest potential reach
• Competitive Research/Creative Development: you will be expected to maintain a finger on the pulse of sports culture, identifying key competitors we can be inspired by, and suggest ways in which we can develop our content strategies to further our success

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in social media and/or podcast production/editing, preferably in the sports or entertainment industry.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, their algorithms, and audience-building strategies.
• Experience shooting and editing original social content, with examples to share.
• Familiarity with creative tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, Capsule, etc.
• A passion for sports and an understanding of the sports media landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.

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 Us

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.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $26.44 to $33.65 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4b56z-3-145-95-233-42 in your application.