Multi-Platform Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

WJLA 7 News in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, self-starting Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team. If you are highly organized, with solid news judgment, strong writing skills and attention to detail – we want to hear from you! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Gathering information from a variety of sources on breaking news and ongoing stories. Monitoring incoming communication for breaking news, critical updates and important planning information. Assembling that information into clear, concise communication for internal audience. Writing, editing, and posting stories and digitally optimized video on website and social platforms. Coordinating field crews for day-to-day coverage and response breaking news. Writing compelling headlines and push alerts. Managing social media output and homepage updates.

Requirements

• Three years of desk and/or digital newsroom experience in commercial TV station.
• Commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, thrives in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom environment.
• Strong copy-editing skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts.
• Understands news is a 24/7 business which will require nights, weekends and holidays.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with iNews, Adobe Suite, Capsule, Tagboard, Streamyard and Storyline CMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gathering information from a variety of sources on breaking news and ongoing stories.
• Monitoring incoming communication for breaking news, critical updates and important planning information.
• Assembling that information into clear, concise communication for internal audience.
• Writing, editing, and posting stories and digitally optimized video on website and social platforms.
• Coordinating field crews for day-to-day coverage and response breaking news.
• Writing compelling headlines and push alerts.
• Managing social media output and homepage updates.

Benefits

• great benefits
• open door policy
• upward mobility
• a strong desire to see you succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees