Morning News MMJ Pro: Produce, Report & Live Coverage

Simclair Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a News Producer/Multimedia Journalist to drive our morning newscast with a reporter-driven approach. You will produce, report live in the field and help expand coverage across platforms, while collaborating with photographers and editors.

The ideal candidate has strong local news judgment, solid writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to work behind the scenes and on camera. Training is possible; some video editing with Avid/iNews is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least some previous news producing experience or reporting at a commercial TV station.
• A journalism degree is preferred.
• Willingness to train the right entry-level candidate.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise and pitch original, impactful story ideas
• Develop sources and build relationships throughout Central Pennsylvania
• Report, shoot, write and edit daily news stories and content on multiple platforms
• Deliver compelling live reports from the field
• Collaborate with photographers, producers and other journalists on major stories and special coverage
• Respond quickly and creatively to breaking news
• 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
• Execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexible and on-the-spot problem solving abilities
• Proficient with non-linear editing (Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Storytelling

Editing

Avid

iNews

Leadership

Communication

Driving

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a News Producer/Multimedia Journalist to drive our morning newscast with a reporter-driven approach. You will produce, report live in the field and help expand coverage across platforms, while collaborating with photographers and editors.

The ideal candidate has strong local news judgment, solid writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to work behind the scenes and on camera. Training is possible; some video editing with Avid/iNews is preferred.