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SENIOR CONTENT CREATOR - AGILE CREATIVE CONTENT ENGAGEMENT TEAM

We're a fast-moving, idea-sparking, deadline-crushing content team embedded inside one of the most dynamic media companies in the country. As part of the Agile Creative Content Engagement Team (ACCET), you'll lead the creation of branded, promotional, and social-first content that connects brands to audiences in meaningful ways.

This role goes beyond production - it's about owning creative execution for clients while serving as the local ACCET content lead for the station. You'll work directly with internal stakeholders and external clients to concept, produce, and deliver high-impact creative that runs across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Our mission? Bring bold ideas to life across every screen. Whether you're producing branded campaigns for advertisers, promotional creative for station initiatives, or community-focused storytelling, your work won't just fill airtime - it will represent ACCET at the market level and drive real results for clients.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Senior Content Creator, you'll be the primary videographer for all kinds of marketing projects, including promos, commercials, and lifestyle segments. You'll edit content that stops thumbs, turns heads, and moves audiences to action. You'll serve as a creative partner to internal and external clients, translating their goals into compelling visual stories while acting as an ACCET representative at the station.

You'll collaborate with sales teams, marketers, and clients to deliver strategic storytelling that balances emotion, brand objectives, and performance - all while maintaining ACCET creative standards.

YOUR DAILY PLAYLIST:

• Create high-quality, scroll-stopping content for client campaigns across TV, social, web, and streaming platforms 
• Lead creative execution for branded content, commercials, promotional spots, and social-first video 
• Serve as the station-level creative lead for ACCET, working closely with internal teams and external clients 
• Shoot footage, edit, and occasionally write projects ranging from quick-turn social content to longer-form branded pieces 
• Collaborate directly with clients to develop concepts, manage expectations, and deliver polished creative solutions 
• Manage asset distribution across the network and track deliverables through Adobe Workfront 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE STAGE:

• A passion for visual storytelling with a client-focused, marketing-driven mindset
• Strong camera, lighting, and production skills that elevate brand storytelling 
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator 
• Confidence working directly with clients and internal stakeholders as a creative lead 
• The ability to run a solo shoot or collaborate seamlessly as part of a team 
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong branded content, commercial, or promotional work 

WHY IT MATTERS:

In a crowded content landscape, brands need more than noise - they need connection. This role plays a key part in helping advertisers and partners tell stories that resonate locally while maintaining the creative excellence of ACCET across the network. You won't just create content - you'll help shape how brands show up in the community.

What skills do you need to be successful in this role?

• Extensive video shooting experience with broadcast and DSLR cameras 
• Ability to shoot, edit, and write content that tells a compelling story 
• A strong understanding of fundamental design principles, color theory, typography, and composition 
• Non-linear editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator 
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video into various formats 
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong communication skills 
• Advanced knowledge of high-definition (HD) cameras, videography, motion graphics, and creative lighting techniques 
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate internal and external employee and client relationships 
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record 
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move equipment in excess of 40 lbs. 
• A college degree is preferred

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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 hourly compensation range for this role is $32.47 to $40.59. 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.

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