News Producer

Simclair Inc; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a creative News Producer for WJAC. The role leads local newscasts, produces and curates digital news content, and works closely with reporters and anchors to craft compelling stories that matter to the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate has solid local news judgment, sharp writing skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced newsroom. Training is available for the right candidate, with opportunities to grow in storytelling techniques and newsroom leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have prior news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• A journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing newscasts and digital news content.
• Working closely with reporters and anchors.
• Some video editing; training available for the right candidate.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication

Avid editing

iNews

Education

Journalism degree (preferred)

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WJAC has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer!

6 News is expanding its local news products and looking for a strong journalist to help lead the way.

We are looking for someone with solid local news judgment, sharp writing skills and a passion for telling stories that matter to the communities we serve. Experience producing or journalism training is beneficial. But we will train the right candidate who has excellent writing skills and is passionate about learning great storytelling techniques, showcasing, and creating a compelling newscast.

As the region’s number one source for local news, we are preparing to deliver even more local coverage across new and expanding platforms. This is an opportunity to join a newsroom that values strong journalism, urgency, creativity and community connection.

Responsibilities include producing newscasts and digital news content, working closely with reporters and anchors, and some video editing. Editing experience is helpful, but training is available for the right candidate.

If you are a solid journalist ready to grow in a fast-moving local newsroom, we would like to hear from you.

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.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.