Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WJAR is looking for a Digital Content Creator who can create news content for digital platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook. Both original, journalistic reporting and adapting the work of colleagues into a story for vertical platforms is required. Impactful writing combined with a creative eye and technical prowess with software are a must. This is not necessarily an \"on-camera\" position, but many stories will need narration. This is for a content creator who wants to work in a fast-paced television newsroom. You will gather content in the building and do original reporting from the field.

Responsibilities:

• Craft engaging vertical videos that connect with and build audience
• Assemble compelling video content for digital platforms
• Work with Digital Manager and other content creators to craft and implement multi-platform coverage of news/weather/sports
• Experience with Photoshop, Premiere, Canva, CapCut, Capsule and/or Rush is a plus.
• Help implement new technologies and techniques to better reach audience using their phone to consume news content.
• Train reporters and other newsroom staff in social media production techniques like captioning, adding graphics, scheduling content and posting it.

Experience:

• Must have at least 2+ years previous news producing or web producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• A Journalism degree is preferred

Applicants should provide multiple examples of digital storytelling focusing on hard news and lighter stories. These should be formatted for smart phones, voiced by the applicant.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

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.