News Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonuses (incentive plans)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. is seeking a News Producer to manage daily newscast production and content flow. You will craft compelling stories, coordinate with the executive team and anchors, and develop online content for our website. Strong writing and newsroom judgment are essential in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have prior TV news producing experience; journalism degree is preferred. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have some prior news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• A journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production of newscasts and set content flow.
• Write, generate and develop stories for the newscast and website.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Compelling and accurate writer

Multitask and manage time

Fast-paced and deadline driven

Leadership and communication

Execute news strategies

Problem solving

Non-linear editing

iNews newsroom system

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WBFF/WNUV 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. 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 web site.

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 hourly compensation range for this role is $22.50 to $26.48. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, 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.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.