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Sinclair Broadcast Group Digital Content Producer in Seattle, Washington
KOMO News is looking for a Digital Content Producer . The ideal candidate is someone who can prioritize and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced digital-first newsroom. A strong command of AP-style writing, combined with a creative eye to find and develop engaging content for our digital and social media platforms, are a must. We are looking for a journalist driven by accuracy and innovation to join a team focused on metrics-based storytelling.
This job involves more than writing compelling stories, copy-editing stories from reporters, slicing video from newscasts, producing video and graphics for social media, and managing live streams on a daily basis.
The DCP may also need to work from the assignment desk to gather information, manage crews, and work with managers and TV producers during breaking news and weather events.
Requirements:
College degree in journalism preferred
Knowledge of AP-style writing
Solid news judgment
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with a team in a deadline and goal-oriented environment
Experience:
Previous writing and digital media producing experience in a TV newsroom
Broad knowledge of and experience with all social media platforms
Proficient at digital video editing
Assignment desk work and familiarity with newsroom content management systems preferred
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 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.
The hourly compensation range for this role is $29.35 to $34.66. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.