Content Marketing Creator

WGME CBS 13 / WPFO FOX 23 in Portland, Maine is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social media content.

We hire talented people who wish to excel in the television and digital content industry. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination.

We are currently seeking a talented Content Marketing Creator to join our Creative Services Team. The successful candidate must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot and edit compelling content to promote news and programming products across all digital and linear broadcast streams.

Be a team player in a fast-paced environment and understand the power of social media. Bring your best to a coastal market with amazing food and vacationland lifestyle.

Experience :

Experience in writing powerful, attention-grabbing copy

A college degree and two years previous experience in social or broadcast content creation (professionally or academically)

Proficient with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit cutting edge content while also managing deadlines

Clear understanding of how to sell news stories and station programming to targeted demographics

Professional shooting skills and good understanding of graphics and visual effects

Strong verbal, written and organizational skills with attention to detail

Knowledge of the top social media platforms and best practices for posting

Highly creative and strong communication skills

Responsibilities :

Create promotional content (including video and graphics for social media, broadcast TV, and other delivery streams) to market various news and entertainment properties

Write compelling copy that maximizes the impact on audiences on each platform

Monitor past-performance and data analytics

Interact with News, Marketing and other management to ensure created content adheres to station brands and goals

Look for new and innovative ways to create marketing content that will reach our audience efficiently

Ability to meet tight deadlines is key

Participate in Station events including appearances within the community

Other responsibilities as assigned

Ability to work flexible schedule

This position reports to the Creative Services Director

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

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.