News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KEYE is seeking a News Producer to lead the daily production of our newscasts and multiplatform content in Austin. You will shape content and flow for broadcasts, collaborating with the Executive Producer, Assignment Desk, production team, and anchors to deliver engaging stories.

The ideal candidate writes with solid news judgment, can multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and demonstrates leadership and strong communication skills across on-air and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Solid journalistic judgment and storytelling ability.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately for on-air and digital.
• Capable of multitasking and delivering under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to implement news strategies across broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Flexible with on-the-spot problem solving.
• Proficient with non-linear editing systems and newsroom tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day production of our newscasts and multiplatform content.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts, and coordinate with management and staff.
• Write stories and develop content for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Assignment Desk, Production, and Anchors to shape content.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Compelling writer

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Leadership & communication

News strategy execution

Problem solving on the fly

Adobe Premiere

Education

Journalism degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

KEYE has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts and multiplatform content. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Assignment Desk, Production, 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 digital platforms.

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 and on digital platforms
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Adobe Premiere) and newsroom systems

Experience:

• Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A journalism degree is preferred

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.