News Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a News Producer to manage the day-to-day production of our newscasts, collaborating with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors to shape content and flow. You will write and develop stories for our website and help drive the daily news strategy.

The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with leadership and communication strengths.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily newscasts and determine content and flow.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.
• Write stories and develop content for the website.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitask / time management

Leadership & communication

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

KSNV 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.

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.