Weekend News Producer: Lead, Write & Shape Live Newscasts

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WGME in Portland, ME, seeks a Weekend News Producer to craft engaging, accurate newscasts. You will work with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors to determine content and flow, write stories, and develop content for our website.

The ideal candidate has solid news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced newsroom. Entry-level candidates may be considered with a journalism interest and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must have some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• Journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Leadership

News strategies

Problem solving

Avid editing

iNews

Education

Journalism degree preferred

Job description

WGME in Portland, ME, seeks a Weekend News Producer to craft engaging, accurate newscasts. You will work with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors to determine content and flow, write stories, and develop content for our website.

The ideal candidate has solid news judgment, strong writing, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced newsroom. Entry-level candidates may be considered with a journalism interest and willingness to learn.