Producer, Digital Content

Sinclair Broadcast Group • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

WPEC is seeking a Digital Content Producer to be a part of our amazing multi-platform team. Our goal is to offer digital and social users coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives and which they cannot find anywhere else. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day production of content for our website, app and social media platforms. You will work with the entire newsroom team on multi-platform strategy and support day-of content and ongoing editorial initiatives and news planning needs. This position does involve weekend hours.

Requirements

• Solid news judgment.
• Ability to collect and confirm information from primary sources.
• Ability to write compelling and accurate copy on deadline.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to keep track and consistently execute digital strategies and goals.
• Collaborative team-player willing to pitch in where needed.
• Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Adobe, Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews.
• Understanding of CMS tools, SEO guidelines for multiple platforms.
• Understanding of how to use video and graphics to support content on all platforms.
• Experience with newsgathering and logistics.
• At least two (2) years of previous newsroom experience at a commercial TV station or digital news platform.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, additional practical experience considered.
• Spanish fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day production of content for our website, app and social media platforms.
• Work with the entire newsroom team on multi-platform strategy.
• Support day-of content and ongoing editorial initiatives and news planning needs.
• Collect and confirm information from primary sources.
• Write compelling and accurate copy on deadline.
• Multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Keep track and consistently execute digital strategies and goals.
• Pitch in where needed.
• Book interviews.
• Manage a content calendar.

Benefits

• great benefits
• open door policy
• upward mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree