Digital Content Manager

CBS2/FOX9 in Boise, Idaho has an immediate opening for a Digital Content Manager to create and manage content on our digital and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will produce daily digital and social content, oversee digital producers, and implement our strategy to grow our audience on all of our platforms. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage.

The expectation is that the Digital Content Manager will lead by example.

• Oversee digital and social platforms to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect, and empower our audiences
• Supervise digital producers, review stories and posts, and provide feedback to encourage impactful storytelling
• Collaborate with News Director and other station managers to create special content
• Spearhead management and innovative management of social media channels, including growing our You Tube channel
• Edit both short‑form and long‑form videos to upload on social media and You Tube
• Use social media analytics tools such as Sprout Social to monitor our audience and social platforms
• Use Google Analytics to keep an eye on website performance and inform future content decisions

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, manage breaking news, and meet strict deadlines
• Expert multitasker with the ability to pivot on a moment's notice
• Creative and enterprising spirit
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

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.