WJAR in Providence, RI has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer. You will be responsible for day-to-day production of our newscasts and work closely with reporters, photographers, assignment editors, and news managers. You will determine the content and flow of newscasts with strong integration with our digital platforms. WJAR is the leading NBC and ABC affiliate in Southern New England.
The ideal candidate will have:
Solid news judgment
Be a compelling and accurate writer
Be able to multitask and manage time 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 (i.e. Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro) and newsroom systems such as iNews.
Experience:
Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station is preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
A Journalism degree is 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.
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News Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group · Multiple locations ·
- Job type:
- Full Time
About Sinclair Broadcast Group
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 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!