News Producer

Simclair Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a creative News Producer to lead local news coverage for 6 News. The role involves producing newscasts and digital content, collaborating closely with reporters and anchors, and some video editing.

Training is available for the right candidate with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling. The ideal candidate will have solid local news judgment, be a compelling writer, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while demonstrating leadership and strong

Qualifications

• Solid local-news judgment and strong writing skills required.
• Experience producing or journalism training beneficial but not necessary with training available.
• Ability to lead, collaborate with reporters/anchors and manage deadlines in a fast-moving newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Produce newscasts and digital news content.
• Work closely with reporters and anchors.
• Some video editing; training available for the right candidate.
• Demonstrate strong newsroom leadership and time-management under tight deadlines.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Compelling writer

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication skills

News strategies execution

Avid editing

iNews

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid editing

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.