News Producer

BroadBean; Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a News Producer to handle the day-to-day production of our newscasts and determine content and flow in collaboration with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors.

You will write stories and develop content for our website, ensuring accuracy and engaging storytelling. The ideal candidate has solid news judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• Journalism degree preferred.
• EEO and inclusivity: Sinclair is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Produce day-to-day content for daily newscasts.
• Determine content and flow of newscasts with management and on-air staff.
• Write stories and develop content for the website.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitask

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication

News strategies

Problem solving

Non-linear editing (Avid)

iNews

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid

iNews

Job description

WCYB/WEMT 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.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $19.00 to $23.08. 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, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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 at www.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. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.