Vacancy caducado!
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 onWJLA.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 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.
Vacancy caducado!