Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a Content Producer to manage day-to-day production of our newscasts and coordinate with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors on content and flow.

You will write stories, develop material for our website, and lead with solid news judgment and clear, accurate copy. The role rewards fast-paced, deadline-driven work and strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment.
• Be a compelling and accurate writer.
• Be able to multitask and manage time to assemble an exciting and informative newscast.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production of our newscasts.
• Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on content and flow.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts and write stories.
• Develop content for our website.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Leadership

Communication

News strategies

Problem solving

Avid editing

iNews

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid non-linear editing

iNews

Job description

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH has an immediate opening for a creative Content 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.

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 (i.e. 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
• A journalism degree is preferred

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.00 - $21.00 an hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans,flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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.