News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Las Vegas is seeking a creative News Producer to manage day-to-day production of newscasts. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Producer and Anchors to create engaging news content. Ideal applicants will have strong writing and leadership skills, with some previous producing experience at a commercial station preferred. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced news environment.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment required.
• Must be a compelling and accurate writer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of newscasts.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts.
• Generate and write stories.
• Develop content for the website.

Skills

News judgment

Compelling and accurate writing

Multitasking

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Non-linear editing

Familiarity with newsroom systems

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.