
Digital Content Producer
Sinclair
Bakersfield, CAThis is a Full Time Job
KBAK/KBFX seeks a Digital Content Producer to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about producing news stories on multiple platforms. A successful candidate knows how to use analytics to guide story choices and understands the needs of different platforms. But first, you must know and love NEWS!
Qualifications
• Strong writing and editing skills; newsroom experience preferred
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Ability to create engaging digital and social media content
• Basic photo editing skills; video production experience a plus
• Strong news judgment and ability to gather information from multiple sources
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn
• Bachelor's degree required
Responsibilities
• Write, edit, publish, and update digital news content for KBAK/KBFX platforms
• Cover breaking news across web, social media, video, and live platforms
• Monitor news sources to identify and develop timely stories
• Report and produce original local content with compelling headlines
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to coordinate digital coverage
• Enhance stories with multimedia, related content, and audience-focused storytelling
• Create digital first and social media content that drives engagement and traffic
• Ensure website content remains accurate, current, and engaging
• Explore innovative storytelling tools and formats
• Uphold KBAK/KBFX's editorial and journalistic standards across all platforms
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.
Salary/Benefits
$17.50 - $19.50 /hour USD
Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
Additional Information
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, owning, operating, and/or providing services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks. The company also owns Tennis Channel, a premium destination for tennis enthusiasts, and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Additionally, Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. The life-blood of our organization is our people, supported by a goal-oriented culture that emphasizes upward mobility and a strong desire to see everyone succeed.