News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cherokee Woods (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVC is seeking a Morning News Producer to shape daily newscasts, write and edit stories, and coordinate content for our website. You will work closely with anchors, directors, and the assignment desk to build compelling, accurate broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience at a commercial TV station; journalism degree preferred; proficiency in non-linear editing and newsroom systems is a plus. Sinclair values equal opportunity and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have some news-producing experience at a commercial TV station
• Journalism degree preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills

Responsibilities

• Determine content and flow of newscasts
• Write stories and develop content for our website
• Work with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content
• Oversee day-to-day production of the newscasts

Skills

News writing

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication

Story development

Education

Bachelor's in journalism

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WTVC has an immediate opening for a creative Morning 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

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.