News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an AM News Producer to co-produce the weekday morning newscast. You will determine content and flow, write stories, and develop content for our website, working with Directors and Anchors to deliver a compelling broadcast.

The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong writing, the ability to multitask, and familiarity with newsroom systems such as iNews. Entry-level candidates may be considered with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• A Journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-produce the AM weekday newscast.
• Determine the content and flow of the newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories.
• Develop content for our website.
• Work closely with Directors and Anchors on the newscast and its content.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Multitasking

Leadership & communication

News strategy execution

Problem solving

iNews

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

iNews

Job description

KBAK/KBFX has an immediate opening for a weekday AM News Producer!

In this role, you will be responsible for co-producing our AM weekday newscast. This position will also work closely with Directors, 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 web site.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dead-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 newsroom systems, such as iNews.
• 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

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

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.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $19.69 per hour. 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.