Content Producer/Editor, Criminally Obsessed

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Santa Monica, CA

6h • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

With 1,400 reporters spread across the country, Criminally Obsessed is first on the scene, uniting armchair detectives in their quest to crack the case. From short videos to long-form documentaries, our team of content producers and editors reaches millions daily across all our social media and digital platforms. Job Summary: You’ll pitch, script, edit, and produce compelling true crime content while collaborating with reporters, researchers, and newsrooms to uncover the details that make a case truly captivating. You’ll be at the forefront of creating original, multi-platform true crime programming, from short-form videos to long-form features, image carousels, and viral hook storytelling. This role requires a strong journalism background, expertise in video production, graphic design, and an innate ability to connect with true crime audiences across platforms. Travel may be required for content gathering, breaking news coverage, and professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in content creation across print, video, and social (news background preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on video production experience, including shooting, lighting, sound recording, and editing.
• Must have a solid understanding of layout and design and the ability to follow brand guidelines to ensure consistency.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X) and their best practices.
• Expertise in storytelling, scripting, and research, with experience securing public records and legal permissions.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Premiere Rush, Photoshop, After Effects) and other creative software.
• Strong understanding of audience analytics and the ability to adapt content to drive engagement.
• Impeccable spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, extremely organized, and deadline driven.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Only applicants with portfolios, sites, or reels of their work will be considered.
• Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

Responsibilities

• Attend Content Strategy Sessions to pitch and produce original social-first true crime content.
• Review daily broadcasts, digital content, and raw footage to craft engaging true crime narratives aligned with the Criminally Obsessed brand.
• Understand and use public records, databases (PACER, FOIA), and media sources outside Sinclair (CNN, AP, Getty) for research; assist other producers.
• Manage clearance and permission of third-party assets while coordinating with Sinclair news teams.
• Script, shoot, and edit original video/photo content for multiple platforms which includes on cam content.
• Design social graphics including thumbnails that maintain brand guidelines.
• Coordinate with national and local news teams on coverage plans for co-presented stories.
• Analyze social and digital performance metrics, translating data into actionable strategies to optimize engagement.

Benefits

• participation in a retirement plan
• quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses
• life and disability insurance
• health, dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid vacation days
• 2 paid personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees