Morning News Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WGME in Portland, ME seeks a Weekend News Producer to shape the content and flow of our newscasts. You will write stories, develop content for our website, and work with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors to deliver compelling broadcasts.

Ideal candidates show solid news judgment, strong writing, leadership, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; familiarity with Avid editing and iNews is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment.
• Be a compelling and accurate writer.
• Be able to multitask and manage time to assemble an engaging newscast.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to execute news strategies in daily newscasts.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day production of our newscasts.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts and write stories.
• Develop content for our website.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.

Skills

News writing

Deadline management

Leadership

Communication

Story development

Non-linear editing

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid non-linear editing

iNews

Job description

WGME has an immediate opening for a creative Weekend News 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 website.

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 $19.23 to $20.32. 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.