Story-Driven Local News Producer

Simclair Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a creative News Producer to lead local news coverage for 6 News. The role involves producing newscasts and digital content, collaborating closely with reporters and anchors, and some video editing.

Training is available for the right candidate with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling. The ideal candidate will have solid local news judgment, be a compelling writer, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while demonstrating leadership and strong

Qualifications

• Solid local-news judgment and strong writing skills required.
• Experience producing or journalism training beneficial but not necessary with training available.
• Ability to lead, collaborate with reporters/anchors and manage deadlines in a fast-moving newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Produce newscasts and digital news content.
• Work closely with reporters and anchors.
• Some video editing; training available for the right candidate.
• Demonstrate strong newsroom leadership and time-management under tight deadlines.

Skills

Solid news judgment

Compelling writer

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Leadership

Communication skills

News strategies execution

Avid editing

iNews

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Tools

Avid editing

iNews

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a creative News Producer to lead local news coverage for 6 News. The role involves producing newscasts and digital content, collaborating closely with reporters and anchors, and some video editing.

Training is available for the right candidate with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling. The ideal candidate will have solid local news judgment, be a compelling writer, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while demonstrating leadership and strong