Sr. News Producer

BroadBean; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental & vision

FSAs

Sick leave

Paid time off

Parental leave

ESOP

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a News Producer for WRGB/WCWN in the Albany area. You will manage the daily production of newscasts, shaping content and flow, and coordinating with the executive team and anchors to craft compelling stories for air and online.

The role requires strong news judgment, writing ability, and the capacity to work under deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Benefits include retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

• Must have prior news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• Journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitasking

Deadline pressure

Leadership

News strategy execution

Problem solving

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Avid editing

iNews

Job description

Job Description

WRGB/WCWN 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

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $18.90 to $23.39 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' 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.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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. 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.