News Producer

Job Description

WJAC has an immediate opening for Content/Broadcast Producer to oversee digital platforms as well as a news broadcast. The ideal candidate will produce a daily newscast while posting stories and videos to the web and social media. You will work closely with on-air talent as well as web producers.

Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:
• Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
• Oversee and work with anchors, reporters, photographers and directors to create scripts, as well as create powerful storytelling
• Manage and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences, on broadcast and web
• Collaborate with the News Director and other managers to create rundowns and digital content

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on cooperation
• Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
• Minimum of 1 year of experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent
• A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3727x-18-191-192-178-42 in your application.