Morning News MMJ: Producer & Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WJAC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group in Johnstown, PA, seeks a News Producer/Multimedia Journalist to produce a reporter-driven morning newscast, shoot and edit, and deliver live reports from the field in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has strong local news judgment, solid writing and AP style, and the ability to develop sources and enterprise stories while collaborating with photographers and editors across platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and storytelling skills including AP style.
• Ability to tell impactful stories on deadline.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of local audiences.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise and pitch original story ideas.
• Develop sources and build relationships in Central Pennsylvania.
• Report, shoot, write and edit daily news stories for multiple platforms.
• Deliver compelling live reports from the field.
• Collaborate with photographers, producers and other journalists on major stories.

Skills

Writing

Storytelling

AP style

Live reporting

Video editing

Leadership

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WJAC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group in Johnstown, PA, seeks a News Producer/Multimedia Journalist to produce a reporter-driven morning newscast, shoot and edit, and deliver live reports from the field in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has strong local news judgment, solid writing and AP style, and the ability to develop sources and enterprise stories while collaborating with photographers and editors across platforms.