Content Creator Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Kirksville

Sinclair, Inc. has a great opportunity for you! We have an open position in our Agile Creative Content Engagement Team for a Content Creator. The Content Creator will be responsible for producing commercial, digital, and creative content. This position will develop content daily for multiple streams, including: YouTube, social media platforms, web, and broadcast. Content Creators will work with Sinclair Digital leadership to develop original social media and YouTube videos to grow reach and engagement. This position will also repurpose news content daily for digital distribution. In addition, Content Creators will meet with external clients to develop purposeful commercial, creative, digital, and community content.

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as a production team lead on projects for both internal and external clients.
• Meet with Client Services Manager and Strategist to review assigned tasks.
• Properly complete all assigned tasks and track in project management software.
• Write, shoot, and edit content for all platforms including digital and social platforms.
• Collect and send video, audio, and graphical elements as needed to content creators across the ACCET network.
• Work on location or with other ACCET teams to capture and create content for internal and external clients.
• Provide Operations Support for KTVO’s news program “Good Morning Heartland,” including but not limited to:
• Audio, Graphics/Video, field production/videography, live shots, post-production of show content, and Directing (training provided).
• This position will also provide support for local news cut-ins, promos, and other news program-related production duties as assigned (training provided).

Requirements:

• Must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit compelling and engaging content for multiple platforms, while also managing deadlines.
• At least 2 years’ experience creating commercial, creative, and digital content at a high level.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and utilize social media effectively and strategically.
• Advanced professional camera knowledge preferred.
• Advanced skills in Adobe products such as After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Ability to be a team player and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work 4 a.m. – 1 p.m. M-F and 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. alternating Saturdays.
• Must be willing to be on standby for breaking news/severe weather coverage 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. Mon-Saturday.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 Us: Sinclair, 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.

About the Team: The 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.