is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something different. The kind of coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives - but that they cannot find anywhere else. The ideal candidate will have big ideas on how to capitalize on material from across Sinclair Broadcast Group platforms.
Candidates should demonstrate experience recruiting, hiring, training and managing digital teams, and be well-versed in the latest publishing technologies. In addition, candidates must be able to easily manipulate digital or live material on all platforms. The position requires strong skills in journalism and leadership. We are seeking a dynamic personality to lead our digital efforts. Essential
skills include the ability to build a team, share a vision, and execute a strategy. Our candidate will be someone who embraces digital media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience.
Collaboration is a big part of this role. If you are ready to sail away from the Sea of Sameness, we want you to apply! Essential Duties and Requirements include the following: Create a strategy for daily coverage as well as long-term coverage goals Effectively use analytics to drive engagement on all digital platforms Develop strategies for delivering fresh content and updated web and social stories throughout the 24-7 news cycle Be available to lead coverage of major breaking news or severe
weather regardless of schedule Work collaboratively with managers, assignment editors, producers, talent and editors to maximize content and enhance user experience on all the station's platforms Organize and execute digital and social strategies with TND news talent Drive new content initiatives and, working with news management, supervise overall content strategy Close partnership with other Executive Producers to create content and brand continuity among the on-air and online platforms Ensure accuracy of digital stories Be knowledgeable of current events locally, nationally and internationally Monitor competing websites Research, report and write original stories Provide coaching to on-air staff about best practices on digital platforms Other duties as assigned Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A minimum of three (3) years' experience managing a digital news team at a commercial news operation preferred. Strong leadership skills Excellent communication skills Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities Journalism degree preferred Must have Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.
e. Avid) and newsroom systems such as i News Please provide a link to your work. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us Make 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 Next Gen 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 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.
be a journalist able to handle tight deadlines and constantly bring new ideas to the table. You should be able to work nights and weekends when needed. DUTIES: 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 Coordinate with stations to schedule live events based on their news coverage Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position Write, select and publish news and other stories to Sinclair Broadcast Groups network of sites 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 Monitor analytics to measure story performance Video editing and video production of news packages Posting to social media outlets including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook and You Tube Ability to work all shifts including but not limited to mornings, late nights, and weekends Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred) Minimum of three years of online journalism experience Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style
required Must appreciate 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 Photoshop, Premiere and Avid Basic HTML knowledge required Experience with Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Instagram, Reddit 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 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us Make 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 Next Gen 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 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.
