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 will be:
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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About UsMake your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the TeamThe 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.
