What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newscast Producer position at Sinclair Inc.?
WKEF/DKEF has an immediate opening for a morning news producer! In this role, you’ll be responsible for producing two hours of our fast-paced morning show. This is made for someone who likes to take risks and showcase their creative side. This is a tremendous opportunity to break into television news or continue to grow in your career.
The main responsibilities of this role will include:
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 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.
The main responsibilities of this role will include:
- Write and update stories for newscasts
- Create opportunities for memorable moments and conversations on-air
- Work closely with reporters, directors and photographers to maximize our resources each morning
- You’ll determine the flow of two hours of morning news
- Work with on-air talent to help book compelling guests and newsmakers to be on the show
- Timing shows
- Monitoring breaking news/weather/traffic throughout the morning
- Solid news judgement
- A willingness to learn and grow
- Be a compelling and accurate writer
- Be able to manage time well
- The ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Flexibility and fast problem-solving skills are vital
- Proficiency with iNews a plus
- Journalism or related degree preferred
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 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.