Assignment Editor/Digital Content Producer

Sinclair & Co. - Providence, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Providence, RI

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader, is seeking a Digital Content Producer/Assignment Editor to join our dynamic team in Providence, RI. This role is pivotal in our fast-paced 'digital now' newsroom, where the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks is essential. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of impactful writing and a creative eye for developing engaging content across our digital platforms. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience at one of America's premier television stations, contributing to our mission of delivering timely and relevant news to our audience. In this role, the Digital Content Producer/Assignment Editor will be responsible for writing and editing stories for our station's website and app, ensuring that all content is not only informative but also engaging. Crafting compelling social media posts that resonate with our audience is a key aspect of this position, as is assembling video content that captivates viewers on our digital platforms. Collaboration is crucial; you will work closely with the Digital Lead and other content creators to implement multi-platform coverage of news, weather, and sports, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive approach to our storytelling. Additionally, the successful candidate will be proactive in seeking out newsworthy content and will be responsible for reaching out to primary sources to generate and confirm story information. Assigning and tracking news crews, listening to scanners, and monitoring websites and social media for breaking news will be part of your daily responsibilities. You will also develop and maintain contacts and sources to generate enterprise story ideas, assisting in the efficient operations of the assignment desk. This role requires a positive attitude and a team spirit, as you will be working in a collaborative environment that thrives on creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Write/edit stories for station website and app.
• Craft engaging social posts that connect with and build audience.
• Assemble compelling video content for digital platforms.
• Work with Digital Lead and other content creators to craft and implement multi-platform coverage of news/weather/sports.
• Seek out and share newsworthy content.
• Reach out to primary sources to generate/confirm story information.
• Assign and track news crews.
• Listen to scanners, monitor websites/social media, and react to breaking news.
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas.
• Assist in the efficient operations of the assignment desk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, digital media, or related field.
• 1-2 years professional digital content creation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, team spirit.
• Proficient with Photoshop, Premiere, Media Encoder, and Audition.
• Knowledge of other content tools a plus.
• Familiarity with iNews, AVID, and Storyline CMS preferred.