Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WCHS/WVAH has an immediate opening for an energetic, creative, smart Newscast Producer. We are looking for someone who loves coming to work each day with great energy to create unpredictable, fast-paced, content-focused newscasts. You must be a strong communicator who can work closely with Managers, Anchors, Reporters, Directors, and our Assignment Desk.

Producers must understand the value of a gather-publish news strategy across all relevant platforms. You will work closely with our digital team, utilizing social media in newsgathering and engaging with our viewers during newscasts. Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities are a must.

Required Skills:

• Solid news judgment
• Must be calm and confident under pressure
• Aggressive digital and social media skills
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Pay attention to detail
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Excellent 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

Required Experience:

• Experience producing newscast preferred, but the right entry level candidate may be considered.
• Journalism degree preferred

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed 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.