Digital Content Producer

KSNV has an immediate opening for a creative Digital Content Producer ! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our (morning, evening or weekend) newscasts, as well as working closely with the Executive Producer, Director and Assignment Desk on the newscast and its content. You will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and also develop content for our web site. The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, be a compelling and accurate writer, and be able to multitask and manage their time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The candidate must have at least 1-2 years of previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station.Required Skills:

Previous experience as a web writer, web editor is strongly encouraged

Experience in a newsroom setting on the Assignment Desk is also preferred

An understanding of Inergize or a similar CMS

Commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy. This includes, but is not limited to, AP style writing, attention to grammar and a sense of urgency when breaking news happens.

Ability to communicate effectively with reporters, management and online viewers

Advanced computer knowledge and an understanding of HTML/CSS coding

General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines for both the assignment desk and the website

Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and emerging social media

Required Experience:

Updating and maintaining News3LV.com and the CW page

Keeping Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social platforms updated throughout the day

Editing and posting relevant materials from reporters and producers onto the website

Back-end HTML editing to create graphics and ever-changing sections to News3LV.com and the CW page. CSS Skills preferred

Creating web-based content from materials gathered by photographers and reporters

Gathering news affecting the community

Preparing story items for presentation in the newscasts

Assisting in the efficient operation of the assignment desk

Listening and responding to scanner traffic

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