Digital Content Editor, Podcasts

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Austin, TX

3h • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Sinclair, Inc. is quickly arising as one of the leading media companies
producing highly engaging sports content in the digital space and beyond. They
are home to some of the top sports podcasts, including “Cousins with Vince
Carter and Tracy McGrady; “The Triple Option with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II,
and Rob Stone”; “Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard”; “Post
Moves with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston”, as well as a network of
team-focused podcasts, with more shows slated for 2026 and beyond. With a reach
of over 180+ local broadcast stations, and tens of millions of social followers,
Sinclair, Inc. continues to partner with high-profile talent, creating premium
content and building communities of engaged audiences across all platforms.

We’re looking for a Digital Content Editor for our growing podcast portfolio who
will play a key role in bringing digital programming to life. If you have a deep
passion for sports, long and short-form content, and are an expert video and
graphics editor, this is the perfect job for you. Candidates must have a
versatile production background, with experience in conceptualizing and
executing short and long form video production, with an understanding of the
entire production process from start to finish, creating unique content for
audience across all platforms. Multi-channel audio + video editing, as well as
graphic and motion design in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong understanding
of social platforms and YouTube, is required.

Please provide samples to editing work on your application

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of high-level video production experience, preferably across sports and/or entertainment brands
• Highly skilled in video, audio, and motion/graphic design software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite)
• Knowledgeable of both in-person and remote recording setups (cameras, lighting, microphones, etc.) with an ability to both set up and troubleshoot.
• Adept with remote recording software (Streamyard, etc.) and podcast publishing platforms (Megaphone, YouTube, etc.)
• An eye for quality content and unique storytelling, with an understanding of what drives engagement across various channels (all social platforms, YouTube, linear broadcast, etc.)
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high volume editing environment with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaborator and team player, dedicated work ethic, highly dependable, and passionate about multimedia production
• A proven track record of pushing creative boundaries with a portfolio that demonstrates engaging, organic content creation
• Consistently maintain a professional demeanor; comfortability interacting with high-level talent and celebrities
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as project call for

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-department teams to develop the overall look + sound of Sinclair’s growing podcast portfolio
• Lead all episode long-form video + audio production; craft all visual elements (graphics, templates, title cards, etc.) and execute sound design across a variety of shows
• Own the episode engineering, recording, and editing workflow front-to-end, ensuring the highest quality standards across all aspects
• Collaborate with Producers and Social Strategists on shaping content and visual elements across all platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X
• Create engaging short-form video and social content, aligning with show content objectives and brand voice.
• Execute the editing process of all sponsorship elements (ad reads, branded social content, etc.) adhering to campaign requirements
• Make informed editorial decisions around content, episode length, and visual elements, optimizing each show for maximum audience growth
• Upload and schedule episodes on both audio and video hosting platforms
• Optimize episodes and cutdowns for all distribution channels, including linear, FAST, and web
• Ideate, develop, and execute original content ideas, leveraging talent and building upon show brands
• Keep up with the latest news, trends, and cultural moments, specifically on digital platforms, and turn them into highly relevant and engaging content
• Collaborate with production, marketing, and sales to create custom video content including sizzles, show promos, branded sponsor content, and more
• Keep up with latest trends, software, and analytics to make informed editorial decisions and help drive innovative ways to create new content
• Other duties as assigned

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