News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring a News Producer for WSYX/WTTE in Columbus. You will manage the day-to-day production of our newscasts and collaborate with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors to shape content and flow.

Ideal candidates will have solid news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting. Entry-level consideration with relevant experience or a journalism degree is possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

News judgment

Compelling writing

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Journalism degree

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 have 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.