Multi-Platform Content Producer

Job Description

7News is seeking an independent and energetic Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team! This person must be highly organized, a self-starter with strong news judgment and attention to detail. They would need to be fast and accurate in gathering facts on all stories, but especially breaking news – and they would work closely with managers, producers, and field crews.

If you're wondering about the schedule, it will be nights and weekends and may include some holidays.

In addition to assignment desk-related tasks, this person would pitch and produce original 7News On Your Side content for WJLA.com and social media platforms.

We want someone with working knowledge of how to reach and interact with large audiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our team is made up of content producers who collaborate and work with colleagues across the newsroom. Above all, we seek a driven, creative candidate who works well under pressure, believes in digital-first journalism, and is a team player who wants to jump in and help.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Gathering news content affecting the community
• Preparing story items for presentation in the newscasts
• Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
• Planning for big events and day-to-day team operations
• Must be a great newsroom citizen who loves to collaborate with the team
• Will work closely with our reporters and anchors on content development based on our overall brand strategy
• Writing, editing, and posting stories on WJLA.com and social media platforms
• Crafting headlines and push alerts
• Producing digitally optimized video and graphic elements
• Manage our social media platforms and our homepage

Job qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or broadcast media preferred
• Two years of relative experience in the field
• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be flexible with schedule - weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may be required
• Strong copy-editing skills
• Strong planning skills
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts
• Familiarity with content management systems, Adobe software suite
• Basic understanding of iNews, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook
• Data-based Journalism knowledge

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-gx0vqo-3-15-218-244-42 in your application.