An award winning local news station 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.
What you'll do:
Assist in producing daily newscasts under the guidance of senior producers and newsroom leadership
Write clear, accurate, and engaging scripts, teases, and headlines
Build rundowns and organize content for live and recorded broadcasts
Monitor breaking news and make quick, thoughtful content updates as needed
Other tasks as assigned by station leadership
The ideal candidate will have:
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 non-linear editing (. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
Experience:
Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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.
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What you'll do:
Assist in producing daily newscasts under the guidance of senior producers and newsroom leadership
Write clear, accurate, and engaging scripts, teases, and headlines
Build rundowns and organize content for live and recorded broadcasts
Monitor breaking news and make quick, thoughtful content updates as needed
Other tasks as assigned by station leadership
The ideal candidate will have:
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 non-linear editing (. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
Experience:
Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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.
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