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Newscast Producer
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Sinclair Inc.
WGME 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. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on‑air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site.
Ideal Candidate
Solid news judgment
Be a compelling and accurate writer
Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline driven environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem solving abilities are a must
Proficient with newsroom systems, such as iNews
Ability to work overnight hours and/or weekends
Experience
Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry‑level candidate may be considered
A Journalism 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.
Job Details Location: Portland, ME Salary: $80,000.00–$100,000.00 Employment type: Full‑time
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Newscast Producer
role at
Sinclair Inc.
WGME 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. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on‑air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site.
Ideal Candidate
Solid news judgment
Be a compelling and accurate writer
Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline driven environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem solving abilities are a must
Proficient with newsroom systems, such as iNews
Ability to work overnight hours and/or weekends
Experience
Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry‑level candidate may be considered
A Journalism 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.
Job Details Location: Portland, ME Salary: $80,000.00–$100,000.00 Employment type: Full‑time
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