Content Producer/Editor

Pitch and develop original, social-first true crime content and recurring franchises Review Sinclair markets, outside news, broadcasts, digital stories, raw footage, court coverage and social media for story opportunities Monitor breaking crime events, press conferences, hearings, trials, livestreams and other developments Stay current on true crime documentaries, series, podcasts, books, news and social content Lead reviews and coverage of true crime streaming content Serve as on-camera talent for breaking true crime news and major developments Support programming as backup on-camera talent for hosts and franchises Research and report stories using court documents, PACER, FOIA requests, archival materials, media sources and direct outreach Pursue leads, verify facts and gather required production assets Manage third-party permissions and clearances Communicate reporting needs, asset limitations, clearance issues, production delays and deadline risks Pitch, script, shoot, present and edit original video content for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms Produce mid-form narrative, creator-led, quick-turn, short-form and daily news content Create platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets following brand guidelines Own assigned content from approval through completion and prepare publishing elements Review social and digital performance metrics to improve story selection, hooks, formats, pacing, presentation and performance Refine recurring content buckets and franchises using audience insights Review assigned markets and sources each morning Submit 3–5 developed story pitches by 9:30 a.m. EST each day Produce 3–5 quick-turn or short-form videos and 2 mid-form narrative videos weekly, with a minimum of 5 videos per week Maintain an active pipeline of original ideas Meet deadlines and proactively identify additional stories and future productions Perform other job-related duties assigned by the manager Requirements Strong journalism background Expertise in video production Expertise in graphic design Innate ability to connect with true crime audiences across platforms Ability to pitch, research, script, shoot, present and edit original video content Experience creating platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets Ability to research using public records and reporting tools, including court documents, PACER and FOIA requests Ability to verify facts and gather video, documents, images, interviews, social media posts and other assets Ability to manage permissions and clearances for third-party content Ability to meet editorial and production deadlines Ability to safely lift, carry and maneuver equipment or gear weighing up to 25 pounds Willingness/ability to travel approximately 10–20% for conferences, training, content gathering, breaking news or on-site coverage Ability to work generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, with occasional after-hours or weekend coverage Overtime must be approved in advance by a manager Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in video production and graphic design, with a strong journalism background to create engaging true crime content across multiple platforms. Proficient in researching, pitching, and producing original video content while managing permissions and meeting tight deadlines. Highest-signal resume keywords Video Production Expertise Graphic Design Skills Strong Journalism Background Research Using Public Records Content Creation for Social Media ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Video Editing Scriptwriting Content Pitching Fact Verification Social Media Content Creation Production Management Audience Engagement Performance Metrics Analysis Archival Research Asset Gathering Soft Skills Communication Creativity Deadline Management Collaboration Adaptability Industry Keywords True Crime Content Digital Storytelling Social-First Content Streaming Content Audience Insights Tools & Technologies PACER FOIA Requests Video Production Software Graphic Design Software Social Media Platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor