DESCRIPTION

KUTV, Utah’s #1 news station, is seeking a full-time Senior Digital Content Producer. This position is an integral part of a fast-paced newsroom environment and is responsible for the timely publication of breaking news and daily stories on all KUTV digital and social media platforms.

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REQUIREMENTS

KUTV, Utah’s #1 news station, is seeking a full-time Senior Digital Content Producer. This position is an integral part of a fast-paced newsroom environment and is responsible for the timely publication of breaking news and daily stories on all KUTV digital and social media platforms.

The Senior Digital Content Producer will edit, write and manage news stories, photos, videos, live streaming, and interactive content for all digital platforms, including KUTV.com, mobile, social media, and emerging technologies. This role will also mentor other digital producers, set the tone for daily newsroom execution, and help shape digital workflow during key coverage.

They will help set editorial priorities for the team, ensure consistent execution of the daily content plan, and lead by example to help the team meet daily goals and monthly performance metrics.

The Senior Digital Content Producer will also react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately, maintaining constant communication with news managers, the assignment desk, news producers, reporters, and photographers as stories develop.

Qualifications:

Must be a self-starter
Have strong writing and editing abilities
Excellent project management and communication skills
The ability to meet short deadlines, multitask, and work well under pressure
Solid news judgment is key
Leadership experience or ability to guide other digital staff is a plus
Ability to take initiative and contribute to long-term digital growth strategy
Knowledge of AP style a plus
Computer skills
Strong understanding of web technologies
Professional-working knowledge of social media platforms and engagement are required
Microsoft Office and Adobe CS Suite skills needed
Video editing skills a plus

Experience:

College degree in Digital Media, Journalism or Communications strongly preferred.
3–5 years of professional digital news experience strongly preferred, with a proven track record of consistent, high-quality daily execution in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
This position reports to the Content Center Manager but must be able to take direction from multiple news managers.

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 Us

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at http://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.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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