Live Talk Show Producer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair's WJAR in Rhode Island seeks a producer for a live, daily news-talk program, Gene Off Script, featuring guests and viewer interaction. The ideal candidate will follow regional and national news closely, work quickly in a fast-paced newsroom, and have experience with live television and editing.

A 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications is required. You will collaborate with the show host and news managers, originate interview ideas, book guests, edit video, post stories

Qualifications

• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Experience with live television production.
• Strong writing and news judgment.
• Experience with Avid and Adobe editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with show host and news managers
• Originating segment and interview ideas
• Booking guests and researching topics
• Editing video for the program
• Posting stories online and to social media
• Live production and timing in the control room
• Supervising an associate producer

Skills

Fast-paced

Strong writing

News judgment

Avid editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Avid

Adobe editing

Job description

WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader and one of America's most-watched television stations, has a rare opportunity for a producer of a live, daily news-talk program on television. "Gene Off Script" is hosted by a dynamic anchor covering current events and compelling topics and includes guests and interaction with viewers. The ideal candidate will follow the news closely in Southern New England and nationally, be flexible and work quickly. Previous experience in a newsroom and with a live program are required.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with show host and news managers
• Originating segment and interview ideas
• Booking guests and researching topics
• Editing video for the program
• Posting stories online and to social media
• Live production and timing in the control room
• Supervising an associate producer

Required Skills and Experience

• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• You must have strong writing and news judgment skills
• Experience with Avid and Adobe editing software a plus
• A 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

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.