The fabric of our nation is made both beautiful and unique by the people and the places found between our shores. Every community across this great nation has a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told, and we are here to do just that. Amazing America TV is a handle for the heartland, tapping into the heritage and history that defines our country to create compelling multi-platform content that connects our audiences through humor and heart.To accelerate our growth, Sinclair Digital is looking for a seasoned Digital Content Creator with a passion for food and recipe content to bring the flavors of our nation to life online. In this role you will pitch and produce a steady stream of content in all formats (statics, carousels, video, etc) for platforms including, but not limited to, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in journalism, and an interest in reporting on camera is a must. Only candidates with portfolios/work samples will be considered.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Pitch/produce engaging posts/content for food fans/enthusiasts on a daily basis.
Attend the daily editorial stand up and pitch timely, original food content ideas.
Keep up with news from across the country to find relevant stories/trends that can incorporated into our feeds or channels.
Identify stories/content from the local Sinclair stations across the country that can be repurposed/repackaged/reimagined.
Work with the Editorial Assistant/Community Manager to keep the Editorial Calendar up to date.
Shoot/Direct/Edit content in studio or on location.
Research and scout locations and interview subjects and obtain all necessary permissions to shoot.
Coordinate with other digital teams on coverage plans.
Work in coordination with Creative Service to develop and design social graphics that maintain brand guidelines through all video and social content.
Review social and digital analytics and translate them into actionable steps to increase engagement and content performance.
Qualifications
8+ years writing/producing original content in print, video, and social.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in all aspects of video production including shooting, lighting, sound recording & editing, and ability to operate all associated equipment (ie DSLR or iPhone capture)
Must have a solid understanding of layout and design and the ability to follow brand guidelines to ensure a consistent brand aesthetic across all assets.
Social Media expert with extensive familiarity with all platforms including YouTube, FB, IG, TikTok, etc.
Substantial understanding of and passion for audience analytics.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, etc), and other creative software.
Familiarity with podcast production is also a plus.
This position requires impeccable spelling and grammar, a deep understanding of social media trends and what works on each platform, vertical video editing skills, and the ability to shoot well composed videos on a phone.
Must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and come to the position with a uniquely creative mind.
Must be comfortable with ambiguity and change that may come about as our team evolves over time
Only applicants with sites and/or reels of their work will be considered.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About UsMake your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the TeamThe 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.