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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, AMAZING AMERICA - 14970
Austin, TX, USThe fabric of our nation is made beautiful and unique by the people and the places that can only be found between our shores. Every community across the country has a story waiting to be told, and we are here to do just that. With an army of local reporters who speak the local language, Amazing America is a new digital destination that celebrates the people, the places, and the things that make America amazing.
To help bring our vision to life, we are seeking an experienced Editorial Director who will work as equal parts curator and creator. As a leader, you’ll drive editorial strategy, oversee content creation, and collaborate with a dynamic team of local journalists to captivate audiences with compelling that celebrates the history and culture of great nation. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in creating multi-platform original programming across digital, video, and audio. If you have a keen interest in the genre and a strong editorial background, we’d love to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and execute a multi-platform content strategy across all digital platforms inclusive of all creative mediums.
- Motivate and mentor a small editorial team of producers and editors in the development and production of engaging and highly sharable digital content.
- Lead daily content strategy sessions and collaborate with our Regional Digital Content Team to identify and amplify existing stories.
- Oversee the repackaging and rebranding of locally produced content, creating platform specific assets that adhere to publishing best practices.
- Oversee all aspects of both in-studio and on-location shoots from conception to delivery.
- Work cross-functionally with Sales on all RFP responses and manage the full-service production of approved Branded Content.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing to ensure the proper amplification of all content.
- Ensure all content aligns with the brand aesthetic, established tone of voice, and follows journalistic best practices.
- Collect and analyze audience analytics and competitive performance information to make data-informed coverage decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years writing/producing original content in print, video, and social.
- 5+ years leadership or senior management experience overseeing small teams at a major publication/broadcaster
- Social Media expert with extensive familiarity with all platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and other production tools.
- Substantial understanding of and passion for audience analytics, and demonstrated track record of growing audience at a major publication
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and in person. Experience communicating with senior executives.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and motivate team; willingness to delegate responsibilities and ability to effectively lead
- Must possess an immense curiosity about the world around you, and a passion for storytelling
- Must be comfortable with ambiguity as the team evolves over time.
Only applicants with sites and/or reels of their work will be considered.
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 $145,000 to $165,000. 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, 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. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses, which are determined by individual and company performance metrics.