Late News Executive Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services tomore television stations than anyone andhas affiliations with all major networks.Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!
KUTV , the CBS affiliate in Salt Lake City, has an excellent full-time opportunity for a Late News Executive Producer to join our winning news team! The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, be a compelling and accurate writer and be able to multitask and manage their time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast.The ideal candidate will also have proven success as a coach and mentor, and embraces being aggressive on breaking news- both digital/social, and broadcast.
The candidate must have news producing experience at a commercial TV station. Experience as a newsroom manager is a plus. The candidate must also have strongleadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts.As newsrooms evolve, it is critical that the right candidate embraces and adapts to new technology. Flexibility and on-the-spot problems solving abilities are a must. A positive attitude, proven leadership, and a coaching mentality are essential.
Job Responsibilities:
Proactively managing breaking news coverage on all platforms; digital and broadcast
On digital, leading the team to get information out quickly, including live streams On broadcast, being aggressive and willing to change up the rundown, even at the last moment.
Determining the content and flow of newscasts Writing stories with relentless attention to detail Use of graphics creatively and effectively Producing content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc. Working with management and reporters to generate stories Staying informed of current events Meeting daily deadlines in a high energy working environment Coaching and growing newer staff, including producers and reporters Actively participating in the weekend manager on-call rotation Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Producer or newsroom manager is preferred. Minimum of five years of experiencein producing and boothing live newscasts BA in Journalism or a related field Knowledge in iNews and Avid NewsCutter is not required, but is a definite plus! When applying online, please include a recent web link of your work. If you do not have a link to your work, please apply online and then send a non-returnable DVD of a recent newscast to the News Director. *Applicants must apply online to be considered. 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. 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.
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On digital, leading the team to get information out quickly, including live streams On broadcast, being aggressive and willing to change up the rundown, even at the last moment.
Determining the content and flow of newscasts Writing stories with relentless attention to detail Use of graphics creatively and effectively Producing content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc. Working with management and reporters to generate stories Staying informed of current events Meeting daily deadlines in a high energy working environment Coaching and growing newer staff, including producers and reporters Actively participating in the weekend manager on-call rotation Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: Experience as an Executive Producer or newsroom manager is preferred. Minimum of five years of experiencein producing and boothing live newscasts BA in Journalism or a related field Knowledge in iNews and Avid NewsCutter is not required, but is a definite plus! When applying online, please include a recent web link of your work. If you do not have a link to your work, please apply online and then send a non-returnable DVD of a recent newscast to the News Director. *Applicants must apply online to be considered. 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. 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.
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