Digital/Desk Content Creator

KABB/WOAI is looking for a Digital/Desk Content Producer who can juggle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced 'digital now' newsroom. A strong command of impactful writing, combined with a creative eye to find and develop engaging content for our digital and broadcast platforms are a must. We are looking for a journalist driven by accuracy and innovation to join a team focused on compelling, metrics-based storytelling.The candidate will write/edit stories for station website and app along with overseeing the flow of news stories and information coming into the newsroom.Responsibilities:Craft engaging social posts that connect with and build audienceWork with Digital Lead and other content creators to craft and implement multi-platform coverage of news/weather/sportsHelp implement new technologies and techniques to better reach audience where they areSeek out and share newsworthy content.Reach out to primary sources to generate/confirm story information.Assign and track news crewsIdentify and develop daily contentMonitor and post to digital platformsWrite and post content to station website and social media sitesCompelling and accurate writingListen to scanners and react to breaking news, make beat checks, monitor web sites and social media, react to developing newsDevelop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideasListen for and respond to breaking newsAssisting in the efficient operations of the assignment deskSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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