Newscast Producer

Job Description

Are you looking to kickstart your career as a TV News Producer? Do you want to work with a close-knit, supportive team that values your contribution and ideas? Do you want to live in one of the most beautiful and affordable parts of California? If so, KRCR-TV in Redding-Chico has an immediate opening for a News Producer!

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. You will work closely with other producers & writers, MMJs, anchors, photographers, and newsroom leaders on the newscast and its content. In this position, you will determine the content and flow of the show, work to generate ideas for daily coverage, write stories, and help develop content for our digital and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will:
• Have solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Have an ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills
• Be able to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Stay flexible and agile for on-the-spot problem-solving
• Be proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid), newsroom systems (i.e. iNews), and all social media platforms
• Use social media to help curate and create content for all platforms

Experience:
• Previous news producing experience at a commercial or university TV station is preferred although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A Journalism degree is preferred

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.00 to $18.85 per hour. 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, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvxzjm-18-191-68-18-42 in your application.