Digital Executive Producer

KVAL/KMTR has an immediate opening for a Digital Executive Producer to direct and supervise content for all digital and social platforms. The individual who holds this position is expected to abide by the highest journalistic standards of professionalism and ethics, and to reflect fairness, balance, creativity and accuracy on all our products. The Digital EP guides and supports the digital team and the overall content center to produce outstanding daily news and special content. This individual is responsible for nurturing a positive, productive, creative team environment and making sure our digital/social platforms are relevant, competitive and timely, with a commitment to serving our audience. The Digital Executive Producer will: Directly supervise digital producers and collaborate with other newsroom staff, review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful, visual storytellingManage and coordinate breaking newsCollaborate with the News Director, news managers, and other station personnel as assignedPlan, executive and oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms Preferred Skills Include: Management experience creating engaging content across multiple platformsExtraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching, motivating and teachingStrong understanding of how to grow and maintain digital/social traffic 1-to-2 years in a television newsroom environment or equivalentA college degree in Journalism or a related fieldStrong AP-style writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on station goalsUnderstanding how to interpret content brand without resorting to clickbaitAbility to utilize digital analytics and apply them to set goals EEO AND INCLUSIVITY: 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.