Digital Shooter/Editor, Social and Shortform Content

Responsibilities

Shoot, produce, and edit short‑ and long‑form social‑first video content

Capture high‑quality video using iPhone, DJI Osmo/gimbal systems, and DSLR/mirrorless cameras

Direct and shoot content in a variety of environments including:

Man‑on‑the‑street interviews

Red carpet and live event coverage

Talent‑driven social content

Studio interviews and hosted productions

Collaborate with producers, talent, and social teams to develop engaging concepts and visual approaches

Edit content optimized for platform‑specific performance across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and YouTube

Create motion graphics, text treatments, and social‑native visual elements

Maintain strong pacing, storytelling, and editorial judgment aligned with current social trends

Manage media workflows, file organization, exports, and delivery deadlines

Adapt quickly in fast‑paced production environments and react to breaking or real‑time opportunities

Qualifications

5+ years of experience producing and editing digital/social video content

Demonstrated experience shooting with:

iPhone/mobile‑first production setups

DJI Osmo or similar stabilization/gimbal systems

DSLR or mirrorless camera systems

Strong field production experience, including red carpets, live events, and street‑style interviews

Experience directing and lighting in studio environments

Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including:

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Lightroom

Audition

Deep understanding of social media storytelling, pacing, hooks, and audience retention

Strong sense of framing, composition, audio, and lighting

Ability to work independently while balancing multiple projects and deadlines

Knowledge of current digital trends, creators, and platform best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in entertainment, news, sports, lifestyle, or pop culture media

Motion graphics and animation experience

Experience producing talent‑led or personality‑driven content

Familiarity with live production workflows and social publishing tools

Photography experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like

You consistently create content that feels native to social platforms while maintaining high production value

You can move seamlessly between breaking‑news style field production and polished studio shoots

You understand how to capture moments that audiences stop scrolling for

You bring both technical execution and creative instincts to every assignment

The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $104,000. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance‑based bonus. 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, 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.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY
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‑bloom 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.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H‑1B visa, OPT‑STEM employment, etc.

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