News Producer Job at Sinclair Inc. in Nashville

NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WSMV (TELEMUNDO)

WZTV/WUXP/WNAB has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer. In this role, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day production of our newscasts. The shift is weekend evenings and three nights a week. This position will work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors on the newscast and its content, determining the content and flow of newscasts, generating and writing stories, and developing content for our website.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day production of newscasts
• Collaborate with EP, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors
• Determine content and flow of newscasts
• Generate, write stories and develop website content

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment
• Compelling and accurate written communication
• Strong multitasking and time‑management skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Execution of news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with non‑linear editing (Avid, Mimir) and newsroom systems such as iNews or Saga

Experience

• At least some previous news‑producing experience at a commercial TV station; entry‑level candidates may be considered
• A journalism degree preferred

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution