News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSYX/WTTE in Columbus, OH, is seeking a creative News Producer to handle the day-to-day production of our newscasts, determine content and flow, write stories, and develop material for our website, working with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and anchors.

The ideal candidate has solid news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, plus proficiency with non-linear editing (Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solid news judgment

Compelling and accurate writer

Multitask and manage time

Fast-paced, deadline driven

Leadership and communication

News strategies and goals execution

Flexibility and on-the-spot problemSol

Avid non-linear editing

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WSYX/WTTE 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

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.