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Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks a multi-platform content producer, 7News

7News is seeking a bold, energetic, and creative Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team! Our Multi-Platform Content Producers pitch and produce original 7 News On Your Side content for WJLA.com and social media platforms as well as help gather information for the newsroom. We are looking for top-quality journalists who know how to speak to our multimedia audiences.

The ideal candidate will be a journalist who is smart, curious, and a self-starter with strong news judgment and attention to detail. We want producers with working knowledge of how to reach and interact with large audiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Our team is made up of content producers who collaborate and work with colleagues across the newsroom. Above all, we are seeking a driven, creative candidate who works well under pressure, believes in digital-first journalism, and can help guide the newsroom in digital-first initiatives.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Writing, editing, and posting stories on WJLA.com and social media platforms
  • Crafting headlines and push alerts
  • Producing digitally optimized video and graphic elements
  • Manage our social media platforms and our homepage
  • Gathering news content affecting the community
  • Preparing story items for presentation in the newscasts
  • Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
  • Must be a great newsroom citizen who loves to collaborate with the team
  • Will work closely with our reporters and anchors on content development based on our overall brand strategy

Job qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or broadcast media preferred
  • One year of relative experience in the field
  • Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Must be flexible with schedule – weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may be required
  • Strong copy-editing skills
  • Strong planning skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain contacts
  • Familiarity with content management systems, Adobe software suite
  • Basic understanding of iNews, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook
  • Data-based Journalism knowledge

For more details click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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