Sinclair Broadcast Group

Intern

2 weeks agoColumbus, OH

WSYX/WTTE has immediate openings for inspiring marketing and promotions professionals who want to gain hands-on experience, learning from Central Ohio's number 1, most watched team. Do you love to write? Want to work in a fun and challenging environment? WSYX ABC 6 and FOX 28 would like to talk to you about internship opportunities within our marketing and promotions team during the summer of 2023. A perfect opportunity to launch your career in the exciting world of broadcasting and digital media.

Qualifications

  • Strong creative instincts and judgment
  • Strong written and verbal skills, excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Interest in social media/marketing
  • Interest in television, entertainment, and pop culture
  • Great social media copywriting skills and an ability to flex different voice and tones
  • A demonstrated high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven strong organizational skills
  • Problem-solver with positive, can-do attitude
Responsibilities
  • Work with writers/producers/creative directors and team leaders on creative projects for on air, social and digital placements
  • Be a part of brainstorms and pitch fresh and fun ideas on various types of campaigns and launches
  • Work on multi-platform synergy (internal Disney partners) and third-party marketing plans
  • Attend cross-departmental and network meetings to learn how an entertainment company operates
  • Meet with our colleagues across Marketing & Creative, other ABC departments, and other Disney departments to gain insights into their day-to-day roles and more
  • Prep for and attend Creative marketing shoot productions
  • Stay on top of the latest hit music and pop culture
What your day will look like: Learn the creative and exiting world of marketing and promotions from the best in Central Ohio. Collaborate and develop on-air and digital marketing campaigns for WSYX ABC 6, FOX 28, WWHO CW Columbus, and external clients. Write and produce scripts for on-air and digital, learn production techniques in studio and out in the field. Develop skills working alongside our graphic artist, editors, photographers, and writers.Help develop proposals for external clients and learn side-by-side with the WSYX ABC 6 News digital team creating news content and social media strategy. In addition, candidates will be a brand ambassador as local communities event, and will work closely with the ABC 6 News team and reporters to develop promo scripts that are memorable and impactful, while supporting the ABC 6 News On Your Side brand.

Experience Requested: Three years of college credit, with a focus on journalism, television production, marketing, digital media, graphic design, social media preferred. A passion for writing, marketing and journalism and preferably experience in the world of digital and social media. Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube analytics are welcomed, along with the working knowledge of shooting video and graphics is a plus but not necessary to start.

Candidates must be receiving college credit for internship program. This is an unpaid position.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Us

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!

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.

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, OH, USA
Job ID: sinclair-9936

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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