National Online News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Nov 03, 2024
Be part of a growing online news team producing national content for Sinclair Broadcast Group's network of news sites. We're looking for a talented and creative journalist with an ability to learn new systems and jump into a fast-paced publishing environment. Online reporting should be your passion, and the ideal candidate will be a journalist able to handle tight deadlines and constantly bring new ideas to the table. You should be able to work nights and weekends when needed. DUTIES: Write, select and publish news and other stories to Sinclair Broadcast Groups network of sites Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position Daily news aggregation from around the web and editing of wire service content Research, report and write original stories Produce and edit multimedia elements for online stories Track trending user generated content and create interesting digital stories Manage remote and streaming feeds on our station's websites and National Desk social media accounts Complete branded tasks as assigned daily Monitor analytics to measure story performance Video editing and production of reels, and other social media content Posting to social media outlets including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook Newsletter production and mailing Ability to work all shifts including but not limited to mornings, late nights, and weekends Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred) Minimum of three years of online journalism experience Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style required Must have a sense of urgency when confronted with short deadlines and breaking news Strong understanding of content usage rights management and restrictions Strong proficiency in editing software such as Premiere, Adobe Cloud, Capcut, etc. Experience with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and other social media platforms Must be self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people Is a team player and is willing to put the teams needs first Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills Understanding of Microsoft 360 products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Teams 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. About the Team The 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.