Live Talk Show Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WJAR, Sinclair Inc.'s Southern New England's News Leader, seeks a producer for a live, daily news-talk program. You’ll work with the host and managers, originate segments, book guests, research topics, edit video, and post stories online and on social media.

You’ll handle live timing in the control room and supervise an associate producer. The ideal candidate will follow news closely, be flexible and fast, with newsroom experience and strong writing and news judgment.

Qualifications

• Previous newsroom and live program experience required.
• Strong writing and news judgment, fast-paced adaptability.
• Familiarity with Avid and Adobe editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with show host and news managers.
• Originating segment and interview ideas.
• Booking guests and researching topics.
• Editing video for the program.
• Posting stories online and to social media.
• Live production and timing in the control room.
• Supervising an associate producer.

Skills

Writing

News judgment

Fast-paced work

Education

4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Avid

Adobe editing

Job description

WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader and one of America’s most-watched television stations, has a rare opportunity for a producer of a live, daily news-talk program on television. “Gene Off Script” is hosted by a dynamic anchor covering current events and compelling topics and includes guests and interaction with viewers. The ideal candidate will follow the news closely in Southern New England and nationally, be flexible and work quickly. Previous experience in a newsroom and with a live program are required.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with show host and news managers
• Originating segment and interview ideas
• Booking guests and researching topics
• Editing video for the program
• Posting stories online and to social media
• Live production and timing in the control room
• Supervising an associate producer

Required Skills and Experience

• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• You must have strong writing and news judgment skills
• Experience with Avid and Adobe editing software a plus
• A 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

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.