Social Media Producer

The National Desk is seeking a social media engagement superstar to promote content across all of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s network of stations, including our national news brands. The ideal candidate needs to be comfortable with posting on newer social platforms and adapting to all the platforms on the horizon. Our team of journalists works hard to write and share stories from around the country and we’re looking for a strong social voice to complement the strong news brand. Qualifications Deep YouTube, Instagram, Reels, TikTok, Facebook & Twitter publishing experience Experience in front of the camera, and a strong personality to match Must be an excellent writer Breaking news expertise Understand how video moves throughout the internet Knowledge of LIVE video feeds Expertise at ‘shareable’ content CMS knowledge Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Must be able to work in a flexible “LIVE breaking news” environment AP Style Video editing (Premiere, Premiere Rush, Photoshop, After Effects, etc), and other creative software 3-5 years of newsroom experience 2-3 years of working with newsroom social media accounts Ability to adapt to an everchanging news and multi-platform landscape Preferred candidates A self-starter capable of working independently and exercising sound judgment Knowledge of all current social trends and the ability to adapt A passion for teamwork and customer service Able to work across all levels of the group and work in tandem with corporate social media counterparts so our station initiatives are in line with Sinclair’s expectations A leader who can teach others about social media and encourage non-social users to embrace engagement techniques that work The base salary compensation range for this role is $61,000 to $76,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan. 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 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sinclair Inc.