Producer, Digital Content

About the role

The Digital Content Producer will join WPEC's dynamic multi-platform team, contributing to impactful digital and social content that matters to our audience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and confirm information from primary sources to produce compelling and accurate copy on deadline.
• Multitask, juggle competing priorities, and manage time efficiently.
• Collaborate with the newsroom team on multi-platform strategy and support day-of content and ongoing editorial initiatives.
• Manage digital strategies and goals, keeping track and executing them consistently.
• Work collaboratively, willing to pitch in where needed.
• Use proficiency with non-linear editing software and newsroom systems like iNews.
• Understand CMS tools, SEO guidelines, and how to use video and graphics across various platforms.
• Experience with newsgathering, logistics, booking interviews, and managing a content calendar.
• May require working early mornings or nights.

Requirements

• Solid news judgment and ability to collect and confirm information from primary sources.
• Able to write compelling and accurate copy on deadline.
• Able to multitask, juggle competing priorities, and manage time efficiently.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Collaborative team-player willing to pitch in where needed.
• Proficiency with non-linear editing (Adobe, Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews.
• Understanding of CMS tools, SEO guidelines for multiple platforms.
• Understanding of how to use video and graphics to support content on all platforms.
• Experience with newsgathering and logistics, booking interviews, and managing a content calendar.
• May require working early mornings or nights.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of previous newsroom experience at a commercial TV station or digital news platform.
• Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, photo and video editing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, additional practical experience considered.
• Spanish fluency a plus.

Benefits

At Sinclair, we are committed to providing a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with some weekend work required.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency with digital tools are essential.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment are available.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.wpec.com/careers. No phone calls please.