Content Producer​/Editor

• Pitch and develop original, social-first true crime content and recurring franchises
• Review Sinclair markets, outside news, broadcasts, digital stories, raw footage, court coverage and social media for story opportunities
• Monitor breaking crime events, press conferences, hearings, trials, live streams and other developments
• Stay current on true crime documentaries, series, podcasts, books, news and social content
• Lead reviews and coverage of true crime streaming content
• Serve as on-camera talent for breaking true crime news and major developments
• Support programming as backup on-camera talent for hosts and franchises
• Research and report stories using court documents, PACER, FOIA requests, archival materials, media sources and direct outreach
• Pursue leads, verify facts and gather required production assets
• Manage third-party permissions and clearances
• Communicate reporting needs, asset limitations, clearance issues, production delays and deadline risks
• Pitch, script, shoot, present and edit original video content for You Tube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and other platforms
• Produce mid-form narrative, creator-led, quick-turn, short-form and daily news content
• Create platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets following brand guidelines
• Own assigned content from approval through completion and prepare publishing elements
• Review social and digital performance metrics to improve story selection, hooks, formats, pacing, presentation and performance
• Refine recurring content buckets and franchises using audience insights
• Review assigned markets and sources each morning
• Submit 3–5 developed story pitches by 9:30 a.m. EST each day
• Produce 3–5 quick-turn or short-form videos and 2 mid-form narrative videos weekly, with a minimum of 5 videos per week
• Maintain an active pipeline of original ideas
• Meet deadlines and proactively identify additional stories and future productions
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by the manager

• Strong journalism background
• Expertise in video production
• Expertise in graphic design
• Innate ability to connect with true crime audiences across platforms
• Ability to pitch, research, script, shoot, present and edit original video content
• Experience creating platform-specific videos, social graphics, thumbnails and promotional assets
• Ability to research using public records and reporting tools, including court documents, PACER and FOIA requests
• Ability to verify facts and gather video, documents, images, interviews, social media posts and other assets
• Ability to manage permissions and clearances for third-party content
• Ability to meet editorial and production deadlines
• Ability to safely lift, carry and maneuver equipment or gear weighing up to 25 pounds
• Willingness/ability to travel approximately 10–20% for conferences, training, content gathering, breaking news or on-site coverage
• Ability to work generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, with occasional after-hours or weekend coverage
• Overtime must be approved in advance by a manager

Demonstrates expertise in video production and graphic design, with a strong journalism background to create engaging true crime content across multiple platforms. Proficient in researching, pitching, and producing original video content while managing permissions and meeting tight deadlines.

• Video Production Expertise
• Graphic Design Skills
• Strong Journalism Background
• Research Using Public Records
• Content Creation for Social Media

• Video Editing
• Scriptwriting
• Content Pitching
• Fact Verification
• Social Media Content Creation
• Production Management
• Audience Engagement
• Performance Metrics Analysis
• Archival Research
• Asset Gathering

• Communication
• Creativity
• Deadline Management
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

• True Crime Content
• Digital Storytelling
• Social-First Content
• Streaming Content
• Audience Insights

• PACER
• FOIA Requests
• Video Production Software
• Graphic Design Software
• Social Media Platforms