Multi-Platform Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Arlington, VA

10d • Onsite

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 strong news judgment and attention to detail - the best newsroom in the Nation's Capital may be the place for you! The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

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 under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, thrives in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom environment.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong copy-editing skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field preferred.
• 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.
• Assembling that information into concise communications for all users.
• Writing, editing, and posting stories and digitally optimized video on website and social platforms.
• Monitoring and moving of crews in the field to cover events and respond to breaking news.
• Planning for big events and day-to-day coverage operations.
• Writing compelling headlines and push alerts.
• Managing social media output and homepage updates.

Benefits

• participation in a retirement plan
• life and disability insurance
• health, dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• sick leave
• vacation time
• personal time
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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