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Atlanta Market Admin Inside Sales Representative

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Atlanta Market Admin Inside Sales Representative

Conway, SC
Paid
  • 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!

     

     

    WPDE is looking for a talented and creative DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR with an ability to learn and to teach new systems in a fast-paced publishing environment. Online reporting should be your passion. The ideal candidate needs to understand how quickly news movies on digital, mobile and social platforms. THE SHIFT IS MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 2:30 P.M.-11:30 P.M. 

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

     

    • Assist in selection of content on WPDE’s digital, mobile and social platforms
    • Expertise in publishing LIVE content on all platforms in a lightning-quick manner
    • Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core expectation of this position
    • Mastery of daily news aggregation from around the web, and editing of wire service content
    • Produce and edit multimedia elements for online stories
    • Research, report and write original stories
    • Monitor analytics to measure story performance
    • Use analytics to dictate story selection
    • Carry the station’s brand to the next level while working alongside the marketing and sales departments
    • Other duties as assigned

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

     

    • BA/BS degree or equivalent (Degree in journalism or related field strongly preferred).
    • Experience in online journalism preferred
    • Excellent writing skills and knowledge of AP style required
    • Strong understanding of content usage rights management and restrictions
    • Basic HTML knowledge required
    • Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, Reddit and other social media platforms
    • Must be self-motivating and able to work well with a diverse group of people
    • Must be able to handle stress, including short deadlines
    • Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills

     

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

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    1. Minimum education required: High School Diploma or GED.
    2. Special skills required: Ability to operate computer, calculator & cash register. Knowledge of building supplies, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry.  Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Should be familiar with inventory and inventory control.
    3. Other: Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants and offices.
  • Industry
    Media Production