Digital Content Producer

WEYI/WBSF of Flint, MI has an immediate opening for a Digital Content Producer. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating engaging content and social media posts that will drive audience engagement and help bolster our digital presence. We have a Digital Content Center, and want to offer digital and social users' coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives and which they cannot find anywhere else. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day content on our digital platforms, along with the ability to move and assign crews strategically. This position will consistently look for and create a diverse range of web content from a variety of sources.The ideal candidate will have:

Solid news judgment

Be a compelling and accurate writer

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to assist in the efficient operations of the assignment desk

Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must

Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Requirements and Qualifications:

Must be proficient with the use of multiple video-sharing and social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, x (formerly Twitter) TikTok and emerging social media platforms

Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy

Creative in cross-promotions between on-air and online, and work closely with producers and reporters in helping ensure content is posted quickly and accurately online

Must be proficient in AP Style

Ability to execute news strategies and goals

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Experience:

Must have previous writing or digital producing experience on one or more digital platforms or at a commercial TV station is preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered

Journalism degree is preferred

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About UsMake your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the TeamThe 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.