Multi-Platform Content Producer

WJLA 7 News in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced, self-starting Multi-Platform Content Producer to join our team. If you are highly organized, with strong news judgment and attention to detail - the best newsroom in the Nation's Capital may be the place for you!

• Gathering information from a variety of sources on breaking news and ongoing stories.
• Assembling that information into concise communications for all users.
• Writing, editing, and posting stories and digitally optimized video on website and social platforms.
• Monitoring and moving of crews in the field to cover events and respond to breaking news.
• Planning for big events and day-to-day coverage operations.
• Writing compelling headlines and push alerts.
• Managing social media output and homepage updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field preferred.
• Three years of desk and/or digital newsroom experience in commercial TV station.
• Commitment to journalistic standards and ethics.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, thrives in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom environment.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong copy-editing skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts.
• Familiarity with iNews, Adobe Suite, Capsule, Tagboard, Streamyard and Storyline CMS a plus.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $26.92 to $31.73. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s 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.

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.

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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.