News Producer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Quarterly and annual incentive bonuses

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a creative News Producer to handle daily newscast production and content development. You will shape the content and flow, write stories, and collaborate with executives, directors, and anchors. The role requires strong news judgment and the ability to work under deadlines.

Experience at a commercial TV station is preferred but entry level may be considered. Benefits include retirement, bonuses, health and more, with on-site work in a fast-paced newsroom

Qualifications

• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station; entry level considered.
• Journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

News judgment

Compelling writing

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Leadership

News strategies

Problem solving

Non-linear editing

Education

Journalism degree preferred

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.