Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Chattanooga, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

WTVC is seeking a full-time Digital Content Producer. The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement. This position will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources. Know how to make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news. Candidates must have strong logistical skills and the ability to move crews strategically. We need someone with strong communication skills who can coordinate coverage and problem solve unforeseen obstacles. This person must be able to perform calmly and communicate effectively under pressure.

Requirements

• Must have their pulse on the 24/7 news environment
• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily digital production
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problems solving abilities are a must
• Must be extremely proficient with the use of multiple video-sharing and social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
• Must be proficient in AP Style
• Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills
• General knowledge and interest in local, national, and world news
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and emerging social media

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews is a plus
• A Bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Crafting engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement.
• Consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources.
• Make contacts, generate story ideas, and react decisively to breaking news.
• Move crews strategically.
• Coordinate coverage and problem solve unforeseen obstacles.
• Perform calmly and communicate effectively under pressure.
• Listen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing news.
• Listen for and respond to breaking news.
• Cross-promotions between on-air and online.

Benefits

• great benefits
• open door policy
• upward mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level