Multi-Platform Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

WJLA 7 News in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, self-starting
Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team. If you are highly organized,
with strong news judgment and attention to detail - the best newsroom in the
Nation's Capital may be the place for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field preferred.
• Three years of desk and/or digital newsroom experience in commercial TV station.
• Commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, thrives in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom environment.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong copy-editing skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with iNews, Adobe Suite, Capsule, Tagboard, Streamyard and Storyline CMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gathering information from a variety of sources on breaking news and ongoing stories.
• Assembling that information into concise communications for all users.
• Writing, editing, and posting stories and digitally optimized video on website and social platforms.
• Monitoring and moving of crews in the field to cover events and respond to breaking news.
• Planning for big events and day-to-day coverage operations.
• Writing compelling headlines and push alerts.
• Managing social media output and homepage updates.

Benefits

• great benefits
• open-door policy
• upward mobility
• a strong desire to see you succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level