News Producer

Sinclair Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. is seeking a creative News Producer to handle day-to-day production of our newscasts, determine content and flow, write stories, and develop online content.

The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Proficiency with Avid and iNews is preferred; entry-level candidates with potential may be considered.

Qualifications

• Must have previous news-producing experience at a commercial TV station, though entry-level may be considered.
• A journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production of our newscasts.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts and write stories.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.
• Develop content for our website.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

News strategies

Problem-solving

Avid

iNews

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WRGB/WCWN 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. 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 website.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Solid news judgment
• Compelling and accurate writing skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time to assemble an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on‑the‑spot problem‑solving abilities are a must
• Proficiency 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 base hourly compensation range for this role is $18.90 to $21.12 per hour. Final compensation 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, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and an 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.