National Newscast Producer, The National Desk

Sinclair Broadcast Group
Arlington, VA, United States
Full-time

We are looking for a dynamic producer for a Washington, D.C.-based national evening newscast. Our goal is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something different.

The kind of coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives - but that they cannot find anywhere else.

The position requires strong skills in journalism, leadership, and creativity. The candidate will assist the day-to-day production of assigned newscasts.

This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Assignment Desk on the newscast and its content.

In this position, you will contribute content to newscasts and digital platforms. We are looking for a dynamic producer for a Washington, D.

C.-based national evening newscast. Our goal is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something different. The kind of coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives - but that they cannot find anywhere else.

The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, be a compelling and accurate writer, and be able to multitask and manage their time in order to help put together an exciting and informative newscast.

In addition, you must have the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Requirements include the following :

  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
  • Energy and positivity
  • Ability to take direction and work efficiently during breaking news events
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Must be a self-starter who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
  • Ability to edit video for stories
  • Ability to create graphics for newscast
  • Ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule is required
  • Contribute story ideas to daily editorial meetings
  • Conduct interviews when required via, phone, email, Skype, or other methods.
  • Participate in regular content planning meetings
  • Post content on assigned digital platforms daily
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience producing engaging television newscasts at commercial news operations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to learn to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
  • Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
  • Journalism degree preferred
  • You should also be proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews

When applying online, candidate must provide examples of newscast they have produced that show exceptional creativity. Please provide a link to your work.

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 .

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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