Content Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

FSA

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. seeks a Content Producer for the Syracuse newsroom to manage day-to-day production of our newscasts, working with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and anchors to shape content and flow.

The ideal candidate writes accurately, multitasks under deadline, and guides stories from concept to air, while developing material for our website and coordinating with management and on-air staff.

Qualifications

• Prior news-producing experience at a commercial TV station is required, entry-level considered.
• Journalism degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Avid and iNews.

Responsibilities

• Produce day-to-day newscasts and determine content and flow.
• Write stories and develop content for our website.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Leadership

Communication

News strategy execution

Flexibility

Avid

iNews

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

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.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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.