Promotion/Creative Content Producer

Responsibilities

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! WE ARE ADVANCING THE WORLD OF BROADCASTING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!

 WPEC has an immediate opening for a Promotion/Creative Content Producer!

The ideal candidate for this position must be able to write, shoot, and edit promos while managing deadlines. At least two years of promotion experience is required, as well as proficiency with Avid, After Effects and Photoshop programs. Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills are a must. Basic professional shooting skills and experience in news promotion are a plus.

Responsibilities include producing daily syndicated and news topical promos, image and syndicated promotion, filling traffic logs with promotion inventory, and assisting with station sponsored events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute as a  Creative Content Producer - being able to produce marketing for all platforms
• Meeting deadlines with News producers and staff, and managing equipment maintenance and usage
• Properly coordinate and schedule all aspects of promotion production, including working with producers, New staff, reporters, and on-air talent
• Work with Creative Services and News management to strategically drive viewership to increase the News and programming ratings.
• Produce TSR (Topical Sweeps Report) promos during ratings periods for all platforms and disciplines
• Produce marketing for image, digital, programming, and public service announcements 
• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Non-linear editing experience (Adobe Premier non-linear editing experience is a must)
• Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots
• Ability to write, shoot and edit content that tells a compelling story
• A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition
• Working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop, a plus
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client service skills
• Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
• Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment in excess of 40 lbs.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcast production is a must
• A college degree is preferred

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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.Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!