Executive Producer Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Baltimore

Overview WBFF / WNUV has an immediate opening for Morning Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Responsibilities Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences

Supervise producers and reporters, as well as review scripts and provide feedback to encourage powerful storytelling

Manage newsroom and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences

Collaborate with News Directors and other station managers to create special segments

Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

Qualifications 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 identify problems and provide solutions

A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics

Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating

Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic

Minimum of 2 years 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

Compensation and Benefits The base salary compensation range for this role is $65,280 to $81,600. 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, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO and Inclusivity 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 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.

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.

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