Promotions Producer/Content Creator

WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader is a trusted brand providing the market with local news, weather, sports, entertainment and social media content. We help grow the most talented people in television. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We are currently seeking a full time Promotions Producer/Content Creator! This position reports to the Creative Services Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Create content (including video and graphics for social media, broadcast TV, and other delivery streams) for our commercial clients as well as to market various news and entertainment properties, as needed.
• Write compelling copy that maximizes the impact on audiences on each platform
• Interact with Sales, News, Marketing and other management to ensure created content adheres to brands and goals
• Look for new and innovative ways to create content that will reach audiences efficiently
• Ability to meet tight deadlines is key
• Work directly with commercial clients to meet their marketing needs
• Participate in Station events including appearances within the community
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in writing powerful, attention-grabbing copy
• A college degree and two years previous experience in social or broadcast content creation (professionally or academically)
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit cutting edge content while also managing deadlines
• Professional shooting skills and good understanding of graphics and visual effects
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of the top social medial platforms and bet practices for posting
• Highly creative and strong communication skills
• Good client relations and experience

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

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. 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. 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!