National Online News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Join a fast-growing digital news team producing content for Sinclair’s national network of news sites. We’re looking for a creative, motivated journalist who loves online storytelling, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings fresh ideas to the table. If you're passionate about digital news, eager to learn new tools, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Evening and weekend availability may be required as news happens.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred)
Minimum of three years of online journalism experience preferred
Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style required
Must have a sense of urgency when confronted with short deadlines and breaking news
Strong understanding of content usage rights management and restrictions
Strong proficiency in editing software such as Premiere, Adobe Cloud, Capcut, etc.
Experience with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and other social media platforms
Must be self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people
Is a team player and is willing to put the teams needs first
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
Understanding of Microsoft 360 products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Teams

Responsibilities

Write, select and publish news and other stories to Sinclair Inc’s network of sites
Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position
Daily news aggregation from around the web and editing of wire service content
Research, report and write original stories
Produce and edit multimedia elements for online stories
Track trending user generated content and create interesting digital stories
Manage remote and streaming feeds on our station’s websites and National Desk social media accounts
Complete branded tasks as assigned daily
Monitor analytics to measure story performance
Video editing and production of reels, and other social media content
Posting to social media outlets including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook
Newsletter production and mailing
Ability to work all shifts including but not limited to mornings, late nights, and weekends
Other duties as assigned