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Digital Content Producer

Sinclair

Bakersfield, CA · Posted September 8, 2026

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About the job

KBAK/KBFX seeks a Digital Content Producer to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about producing news stories on multiple platforms. A successful candidate knows how to use analytics to guide story choices and understands the needs of different platforms. But first, you must know and love NEWS!

Qualifications

Strong writing and editing skills; newsroom experience preferred

Knowledge of AP Style

Ability to create engaging digital and social media content

Basic photo editing skills; video production experience a plus

Strong news judgment and ability to gather information from multiple sources

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn

Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

Write, edit, publish, and update digital news content for KBAK/KBFX platforms

Cover breaking news across web, social media, video, and live platforms

Monitor news sources to identify and develop timely stories

Report and produce original local content with compelling headlines

Collaborate with newsroom teams to coordinate digital coverage

Enhance stories with multimedia, related content, and audience-focused storytelling

Create digital first and social media content that drives engagement and traffic

Ensure website content remains accurate, current, and engaging

Explore innovative storytelling tools and formats

Uphold KBAK/KBFX’s editorial and journalistic standards across all platforms

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $19.50 per hour. 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.

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.