Digital Content Preditor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Santa Monica, CA

23d • $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 “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”; “Throwbacks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara”; and “BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley”; with more exciting shows slated for 2025 and beyond. With a reach of over 180+ local broadcast stations, and 10’s 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 Preditor 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 audiences 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 4+ 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.
• 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.)
• Adept with remote recording software (Streamyard, etc.) and podcast publishing platforms (Megaphone, YouTube, etc.)
• Understanding of social media platforms and how to leverage their algorithms to drive organic audience growth and engagement
• A proven track record of pushing creative boundaries with a portfolio that demonstrates engaging, organic content creation
• 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
• Consistently maintain a professional demeanor; comfortability interacting with high-level talent and celebrities
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as project call for

Nice To Haves

• Camera operator experience is a plus.

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
• Optimize and version 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
• Upload and schedule episodes on both audio and video hosting platforms, inputting all metadata
• Keep up with the latest news, trends, and cultural moments across the sports landscape, specifically on digital platforms, and turn them into highly relevant and engaging content
• Collaborate with production leads, marketing, and sales to create custom video content including marketing sizzles, show promos, branded sponsor content, and more
• Consistently explore new and innovative ways to create content, engage with our current audience, and tap into new audiences
• 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
• 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: 5,001-10,000 employees