Newscast Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a News Producer for KOCB/KOKH in Oklahoma City. You will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts and work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors on content and flow.

You will write stories, determine content strategy, and develop content for our station website, ensuring engaging, accurate coverage under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience producing at a commercial TV station is required or entry-level considered.
• Professional journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce day-to-day newscasts and determine content flow.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors.
• Write stories and develop online content for the station website.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Compelling and accurate writing

Multitask & time management

Deadline-driven

Leadership & communication

Executing news strategies

Problem solving on the fly

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid editing

iNews newsroom system

Job description

Overview

KOCB/KOKH 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.

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
• 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.