News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Personal days

Holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group's KOMO/KUNS is seeking a creative News Producer to manage the day-to-day production of our newscasts. You will collaborate with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors to shape content and flow, write stories, and develop our website content.

The ideal candidate will bring solid news judgment, strong writing, the ability to multitask, and proficiency with newsroom systems like iNews or Saga.

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment.
• Be a compelling and accurate writer.
• Be able to multitask and manage time to assemble an exciting, informative newscast.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities.
• Proficient with newsroom systems such as iNews or Saga.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on content and flow.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts, write stories, and develop web content.

Skills

News judgment

Compelling writing

Multitask

Deadline driven

Leadership

News strategies

Problem solving

Newsroom systems (iNews Saga)

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

KOMO/KUNS 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 newsroom systems, such as iNews or Saga.

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.

About Us

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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 atwww.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $29.71to $35.51. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

• Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans,flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.