The fabric of our nation is made both beautiful and unique by the people and the places found between our shores. Every community across this great nation has a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told, and we are here to do just that. Amazing America TV is a handle for the heartland, tapping into the heritage and history that defines our country to create compelling multi-platform content that connects our audiences through humor and heart.    

 

To help bring that vision to life, Sinclair Digital is looking for a Digital Producer/Editor who is a natural storyteller with experience creating engaging and entertaining video content from conception to completion. In this role you will be expected to be a skilled multihyphenate (writer, producer, shooter, editor) who can turn around a high volume of compelling videos/images/carousels for social platforms with a particular focus on YouTube, as well as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. To be successful in this role you must have a near obsessive interest in all things travel/food and be passionate about telling stories about the history and culture of the US. We are particularly interested in candidates with journalism backgrounds who have a proven record creating multi-platform original programming across digital, video, and audio. An interest in reporting on camera would be a plus.    

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   

Pitch/produce engaging video and image content for domestic explorers and food and travel fans/enthusiasts.    Attend the daily editorial stand ups and pitch timely original food & travel related content.   Review daily broadcasts from across the country to find content/stories/video that can be repurposed/repackaged from the local stations across the country.   Work with the Editorial Assistant and the team to keep the Editorial Calendar up to date.    Shoot/Direct/Edit content in studio and on location.   Research and scout locations and interview subjects and obtain all necessary permissions to shoot.   Coordinate with other digital teams on coverage plans.   Work in coordination with Creative Service to develop and design social graphics that maintain brand guidelines through all video and social content.   Review social and digital analytics and translate them into actionable steps to increase engagement and content performance.  

 

Qualifications  

3-5 years writing/producing original content in print, video, and social.    Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in all aspects of video production including shooting, lighting, sound recording & editing, and ability to operate all associated equipment (e DSLR or iPhone capture)   Must have a solid understanding of layout and design and the ability to follow brand guidelines to ensure a consistent brand aesthetic across all assets.    Social Media expert with extensive familiarity with all platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.    Substantial understanding of and passion for audience analytics.    Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Premiere Rush, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.), and other creative software.    Familiarity with podcast production is also a plus.    This position requires impeccable spelling and grammar, a deep understanding of social media trends and what works on each platform, vertical video editing skills, and the ability to shoot well composed videos on a phone.    Must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and come to the position with a uniquely creative mind.    Must be comfortable with ambiguity and change that may come about as our team evolves over time    Only applicants with sites and/or reels of their work will be considered.  
  

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  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 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.