ABC7 is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Senior Content Creator to join our team. This role is ideal for a versatile storyteller who can take an idea from concept to completion—producing, shooting, writing, and editing compelling short- and long-form content for both television and digital platforms. The successful candidate will bring strong creative instincts, technical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are tight and priorities can shift quickly.
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.
You’ll collaborate with sales teams, marketers, and clients to deliver strategic storytelling that balances emotion, brand objectives, and performance.
YOUR DAILY PLAYLIST:
– Shoot, edit, produce and write projects ranging from quick-turn social content to longer-form branded pieces
– 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 creative lead, working closely with internal teams and external clients
– 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 ski lls 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
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
WORKING HOURS AND TRAVEL:
– Typical schedule is Monday to Friday during standard business hours.
– Schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs, client deliverables, regional, national or international productions, or other time-sensitive projects.
– Travel may be required.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be in fluenced 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.
The annual compensation range for this role is $72,000 to $81,978.78. 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, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
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 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.