Associate Producer, Criminally Obsessed Daily Vodcast

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Charleston, SC

About The Position

As Associate Producer you will support the production of Criminally Obsessed’s daily true crime vodcast. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, blending investigative research, asset management, production support, and social-forward execution. About Criminally Obsessed: Powered by a network of 1,400 reporters, Criminally Obsessed is first on the scene at the true crime cases people are obsessing over. From social-first content to long-form documentaries, our team of producers and editors are passionate about telling the stories that matter and reach millions of viewers daily across all our social media and digital platforms in their quest to find the truth behind today’s biggest crimes. You will work closely with the host, producer, executive producer, and editor to help bring episodes from concept to delivery, ensuring stories are well-researched, factual, visually compelling, and engaging for our audience. This is an ideal role for a highly organized self-starter with strong true crime instincts and growing production skills.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in digital media, journalism, podcasting, or video production
Strong research and fact-checking skills, including public records and court documents
Familiarity with FOIA processes and investigative research
Working knowledge of video production fundamentals (webcam, lighting, framing, staging)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro and Photoshop required)
Experience creating thumbnails and short-form social video
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven daily production environment
Passion for true crime storytelling and ethical journalism

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Criminally Obsessed’s tone, audience, and platforms a plus

Responsibilities

Research daily true crime stories using court filings, police reports, FOIA requests, and Sinclair news sources
File, track, and manage FOIA requests with law enforcement agencies, courts, and government entities
Pull, and organize production assets including video clips, photos, documents, audio, and legal records
Assist Producer and host with background research, timelines, and case briefs
Monitor breaking news and case developments and flag timely updates
Assist host during recordings, including show prep, notes, timing, and on-set support
Support production setup and execution, including webcam configuration, lighting, shot framing, staging, and basic audio setup
Ensure production quality meets standards for daily digital publishing
Assist with editing workflows as needed, including rough cuts, visual asset prep and short-form social cuts
Create compelling thumbnails aligned with Criminally Obsessed brand standards and optimized for CTR
Assist in identifying standout moments for social clips
Create social cuts optimized for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other vertical platforms
Partner with editor, EP and content manager to ensure clips reinforce brand
Maintain organized logs for assets, FOIA requests, research notes, and production materials
Coordinate closely with Producer and editorial team to meet daily deadlines
Adapt quickly to shifting timelines, breaking news, or evolving editorial direction
Apply ethical and legal best practices in true crime reporting, including attribution and sensitivity