DC Bureau Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group's DC Bureau is seeking an organized, editorially driven Producer to cover major political stories in Washington and in the field. You will work with bureau reporters to craft daily coverage, coordinate interviews, and manage logistics for campaigns, conventions, and debates.

The role requires strong political news judgment, ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and willingness to travel on short notice for breaking news events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience producing political or breaking news coverage in TV, digital, or multiplatform environments.
• Experience working with national news correspondents and writing broadcast packages.

Responsibilities

• Work with reporters, bureau chief, and control room teams to execute live and taped coverage.
• Produce packages, live elements, and social/digital content; conduct interviews with lawmakers or officials as needed.
• Monitor political developments and create daily coverage plans for Washington, campaigns, and events.
• Build relationships with Capitol Hill, White House, and other federal press offices and political staff.
• Research candidates, policy issues, events, and key political players to inform storytelling.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Live/field production

Interview coordination

Broadcast scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Satellite transmission

Newsroom systems

Job description

Sinclair's DC Bureau is seeking a highly organized, editorially driven Producer to support coverage of the nation’s most important political stories in Washington and in the field.

The DC Bureau Producer will work closely with bureau correspondents on daily stories, including occasional scriptwriting. This role also will coordinate interviews, logistics, and editorial elements for daily bureau stories in and around Washington, while also helping coordinate coverage of political campaigns, conventions and debates.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong political news judgment, and anticipates coverage needs while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with reporters, photographers, the DC Bureau Chief, and control room teams to execute live and taped coverage.
• Produce packages, live elements, and social/digital content as needed. Occasionally conduct interviews with lawmakers and other officials.
• Monitor political developments, daily Washington coverage, campaign activity, legislation, and breaking news to help shape daily coverage plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with Capitol Hill, White House, and other federal press offices; political organizations and campaign staff.
• Research candidates, policy issues, events, and key political players to support accurate, compelling storytelling.
• Identify, pitch, and help secure relevant political guests, sources, and interview opportunities.
• Plan logistics for live shots, interviews, reporter travel, credentials, equipment, and transmission paths.
• Travel, including on short notice, to support major political events and breaking news coverage.
• Maintain a high standard for accuracy, fairness, urgency, and editorial integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience producing political, national, or breaking news coverage in a television, digital, or multiplatform news environment.
• Experience working directly with national news correspondents and writing broadcast news packages is required.
• Strong knowledge of national politics, Congress, the electoral process, and current events.
• Experience covering Congress and/or the White House is preferred.
• Excellent editorial judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during major news events.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with remote and in-studio teams.
• Experience coordinating live television production, field logistics, and/or satellite transmission is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $65,855.20 to $82,319. 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.

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 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.

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.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.