Newscast Producer

Job Description

WKRC has an immediate opening for a producer to join our four member health team. A successful candidate would be directly involved in daily content for newscasts and digital platforms. They would also produce a 90 minute medical program each week. They would work very closely with daily newscast producers to ensure clear communication about the content of medical segments. This producer is expected to come up with story ideas and research stories daily.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals across all platforms
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficient in newsroom systems, such as iNews

Experience:
• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, 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!

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-gw00qn-13-58-191-60-42 in your application.