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JOB DESCRIPTION

7 News in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a Weekend Newscast Producer. This is a great way to get a foot in the door and hone your producing skills in a shop where expectations are high and producers are editorial leaders tasked with building compelling, distinctive, viewer-focused shows.
If that sounds like a good fit - we want to hear from you!

The Successful Candidate:

• Multi-platform news consumer, well-versed in major storylines of the day.
• Solid news judgment.
• Writes impactful, concise scripts quickly.
• Communicates clearly with colleagues and talent on the set.
• Able to manage time and meet show deadlines
• Responds positively to feedback and makes adjustments as required.
• Flexible in responding to late updates and breaking news
• Able to troubleshoot effectively and calmly in the booth.
• Understands news is a 24-7 business and may require nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years news producing experience at a commercial TV station
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or similar preferred.
• Familiarity with iNews, Xpression, Tagboard and Avid a plus.

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 Sinclair:

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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. 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.

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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. 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.