Category:
Media – Journalism – Newspaper |
Position/Title:
Weekend Newscast Producer |
Details:
WPEC is looking for an experienced and creative Newscast Producer. A team player who loves the energy and storytelling of a great news show and is able to work independently. Must be willing to work weekend mornings. |
Requirements:
WPEC is looking for an experienced and creative News Producer. A team player who loves the energy and storytelling of a great news show. This position will work closely with the EP, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the daily show as well as finding and crafitng content focused on our target audience. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts and support the multi-platform effort in showcasing content from your show. Must be willing to work weekend mornings.
The ideal candidate:
- Solid news judgment/awareness.
- Able to write concise, compelling copy and teases.
- Knows how to handle breaking news from the booth.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication skills
- Able to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving ability
- Self-starter, comfortable working independently
- Proficient with non-linear editing and newsroom systems, such as iNews
Requirements:
- 2 years experience in a commercial TV news environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree. Broadcast Journalism or related major a plus.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. Also, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, our own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take good care of people. 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. |
Contact:
Sinclair Broadcast Group |
