Digital Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group

  • Seattle, WA
  • $90,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: Production/NewsDegree Level: Some CollegeJob Description:KOMO/KUNS 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 newsroom 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 storytelling
  • Manage and coordinate breaking news
  • Collaborate with the News Director, news managers, and other station personnel as assigned
  • Plan, executive and oversee continuity and strategy for website and social platforms
Preferred Skills Include:
  • Management experience creating engaging content across multiple platforms
  • Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching, motivating and teaching
  • Strong understanding of how to grow and maintain digital/social traffic
  • Two to five years in a television newsroom environment or equivalent
  • A college degree in Journalism or a related field
  • Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on station goals
  • Understanding how to interpret content brand without resorting to clickbait
  • Ability to utilize digital analytics and apply them to set goals
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.About UsSinclair, 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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.About the TeamThe 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.The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000. 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, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Sinclair Broadcast Group