News Producer at Sinclair Broadcast Group

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

36.06

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Producing, Script Writing, Editorial Leadership, Time Management, Breaking News Response, Troubleshooting, Collaboration, Multi-platform News Consumption

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

7 News in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a dayside show producer. This 90 minute newscast features newsmaker interviews and has room for long form content as well as breaking news and continuing coverage and context of ongoing issues in the market. We're looking for a creative showrunner who's news-engaged and comfortable with high expectations in a shop where 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 deadlines * Responds positively to feedback and makes adjustments as required. * Quickly responds to breaking news and late updates. * Able to troubleshoot effectively and calmly in the booth. * Thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a positive attitude to the team. * 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 Saga/Mimir, Xpression, Tagboard and Premiere a plus. The hourly compensation range for this role is $28.85–$36.06. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s 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, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan. 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. 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. [https://sbgi.net/] 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.

Responsibilities

The News Producer is responsible for building compelling, viewer-focused 90-minute newscasts featuring interviews and long-form content. They act as editorial leaders managing breaking news and continuing coverage in a fast-paced environment.