Associate Creative Producer, Sports, Podcasts

We’re looking for a Associate Creative Producer for our growing podcast portfolio, with a focus on college football content, who will play a key role in bringing digital programming to life. If you have a deep passion for sports, social media, and are an expert video and graphics editor, this is the perfect job for you. The ideal candidate has a versatile production background with a deep passion for ideating and creating engaging content, specifically in podcasts and social media. Candidates must have experience in conceptualizing and executing short and long form video production, with an understanding of the production process from start to finish, creating unique content for audiences across all platforms. Multi-channel audio plus video editing, as well as graphic and motion design in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong understanding of social platforms, YouTube, and digital content strategies, is required.

** Please provide samples to editing work on your application **

What You’ll Do:

• Develop engaging short-form video and social content related to Sinclair’s sports portfolio, aligning with show content objectives and brand voice
• Work with Producers and Social Strategists on shaping visual content across all platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X
• Ideate, develop, and execute original content ideas, leveraging talent and building upon show brands
• Use expert-level editing and design skills to bring ideas to life visually
• Keep up with the 24/7 cycle of news, trends, and cultural moments across the sports landscape, specifically on digital platforms, and turn them into highly relevant and engaging content
• Support all aspects of channel management including copywriting, posting content, driving community management, and more
• Collaborate with production leads, marketing, and sales to create custom video content including marketing sizzles, show promos, branded sponsor content, and more
• Consistently explore new and innovative ways to create content, engage with our current audience, and tap into new audiences
• Execute additional sponsorship and marketing social campaigns, adhering to those campaign requirements
• Assist in engineering, recording, editing, and scheduling long-form versions of podcast when necessary
• Optimize video version of podcasts for distribution across linear, FAST, and other distribution channels
• Keep up with latest trends, software, and analytics to make informed editorial decisions and help drive innovative ways to create new content
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are:

• Minimum 3 or more years of high-level video production experience, preferably across social for sports and/or entertainment brands
• Highly skilled in video, audio, and motion/graphic design software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite)
• A strong understanding of social growth and audience development strategies
• An eye for quality content and unique storytelling, with an understanding of what drives engagement across various channels (all social platforms, YouTube, linear broadcast, etc.)
• Understanding of social media platforms and how to leverage their algorithms to drive organic audience growth and engagement
• A proven track record of pushing creative boundaries with a portfolio that demonstrates engaging, organic social content creation
• Knowledgeable of both in-person and remote recording setups (cameras, lighting, microphones, etc.) with an ability to both set up and troubleshoot 
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high volume editing environment with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaborator and team player, dedicated work ethic, highly dependable, and passionate about multimedia production
• Camera operator experience is a plus
• Basic knowledge of remote recording software (Streamyard, etc.) and podcast publishing platforms (Megaphone, YouTube, etc.)
• Consistently maintain a professional demeanor; comfortability interacting with high-level talent and celebrities
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as projects call for

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

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 Sinclair:

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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 hourly compensation range for this role is $26.92 to $33.65. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.