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National Online News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group · Arlington, VA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Join a fast-growing digital news team producing content for Sinclair’s national network of news sites. We’re looking for a creative, motivated journalist who loves online storytelling, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings fresh ideas to the table. If you're passionate about digital news, eager to learn new tools, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Evening and weekend availability may be required as news happens.

DUTIES:

Write, select and publish news and other stories to Sinclair Inc’s network of sites

Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position

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

Manage remote and streaming feeds on our station’s websites and National Desk social media accounts

Complete branded tasks as assigned daily

Monitor analytics to measure story performance

Video editing and production of reels, and other social media content

Posting to social media outlets including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook

Newsletter production and mailing

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 preferred

Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style required

Must have 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 Premiere, Adobe Cloud, Capcut, etc.

Experience with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, 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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net .

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.