Digital Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Providence, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader, 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 and help bolster WJAR’s digital presence. This position will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources. This position will also work closely with the Digital Executive Producer, News Director, Assistant News Director, and Creative Services Director.

Requirements

Must have their pulse on the 24/7 news environment.
Must be extremely proficient with the use of multiple video-sharing and social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online.
Solid news judgment.
Be a compelling and accurate writer.
Must be proficient in AP Style.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews is a plus.

Responsibilities

Crafting engaging content and social media posts to drive audience engagement and bolster WJAR’s digital presence.
Consistently looking for and creating a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources.
Working closely with the Digital Executive Producer, News Director, Assistant News Director, and Creative Services Director.
Executing news strategies and goals in daily digital production.
Helping on the assignment desk as needed.
Working weekends, overnights, and holidays.