Senior Editor, Criminally Obsessed

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Mount Pleasant, SC

14h

About The Position

Sinclair prides itself on being first-on-the-scene whenever there is breaking news in our local markets, and through our relentless follow-up we have often played an invaluable role in solving the most talked about criminal cases of the last half century. With nearly 30 years of archival content, and more offenses happening every day, we are creating a new digital destination to unite armchair detectives across the country as we dive deeper into the world of True Crime, Criminally Obsessed. As part of our expansion into genre reporting, we are looking for an experienced Editor to join our Criminally Obsessed team developing and producing original programming for YouTube focused on the murders, scams, scandals, and criminal chaos that is currently captivating our nation. We’re looking for someone who has a versatile production and post background with a deep passion for digital content. Candidates must have experience in conceptualizing and executing short-, mid- and long-form video content, creating eye-catching thumbnails, and an understanding of the entire production process from start to finish. You should also understand the editorial side of things, as you collaborate with producers, on-camera talent and researchers on scripts and edits to create captivating true crime content. To succeed in this role, you must be well-versed in the language of the internet, hyper aware of social trends, and possess the ability to articulate a creative vision. Experience producing and editing for YouTube a must.

Requirements

5+ years hands-on experience in all aspects of video production and post production including shooting, lighting, sound recording & editing, and ability to operate and troubleshoot all associated equipment
Highly skilled across Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Premiere Rush, Photoshop, After Effects, etc), and other creative software
Strong understanding of video editing techniques and storytelling
Demonstrated experience in motion graphics and creating social media video content
Strong knowledge of YouTube and its best practices
Proficiency in designing still graphics, including thumbnails and infographics
An eye for quality content, with an understanding of what plays well across various channels
This position requires impeccable spelling and grammar, a deep understanding of social media trends and what works on each platform, vertical video editing skills, and the ability to capture well-composed videos on a phone
Must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and come to the position with a uniquely creative mind
Flexibility to travel and work nights and/or weekends, as projects call for
Only applicants with portfolios, sites, or reels of their work will be considered

Responsibilities

Attend Content Strategy Sessions to pitch and produce original social-first true crime content
Collaborate with assigned producers and talent to research and gather all necessary creative materials for approved projects
Work independently to assemble and edit assigned content through all stages of post-production and the review process
Utilize the full Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools to create motion graphics, to deliver high-quality content
Design social graphics including thumbnails that maintain brand guidelines
Make informed editorial decisions around content, episode length, and metadata, optimizing show for maximum audience growth
Work in coordination with Creative Service to develop and design social graphics that maintain brand guidelines through all video and social content
Advise on workflows to ensure production efficiency; educate both internal and external teams on best practices
Keep up with latest trends, software updates, and platform changes to help drive innovative ways to create new content

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