Senior Editor, Rapid Response Team

10706 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
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Job Description

Sinclair Broadcast Group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Editor! We are searching for a passionate journalist with a keen eye for breaking news around the country. This position requires a quick worker who cares deeply about being “firstâ€� to report distinctive stories while also maintaining the highest standard of accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Rapidly write digital news stories about breaking topics
    • Identify newsworthy topics for Sinclair
  • 's nationwide digital news audience
  • Collaborate with broadcast producers to translate digital stories into broadcast stories
    • Evaluate coworkers
  • ' digital stories before publishing
  • Front short video adaptations of digital stories to be published on Sinclair platforms

REQUIREMENTS

  • 1-3+ years experience in digital news writing
  • Ability to utilize an online content management system
  • Fluent in AP Style
    • Bachelor
  • 's degree or higher preferred
    • Familiarity with Adobe Suite is a plus

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.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. 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.

About the Team

The 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.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $64,000 to $80,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.



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