Broadcast News Producer, Full Measure

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson has a great opportunity for you! Full Measure is a weekly Sunday news program focusing on investigative, original and accountability reporting. The host is Sharyl Attkisson, five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is backed by a team of award-winning journalists. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated broadcast producer to join the team of the nationally acclaimed broadcast. Candidates should have experience as a broadcast line producer. We want someone who has the technical skills to manage a broadcast as well as offering experience producing stories/content for a show with high standards for investigative reporting. The position requires someone with good communication skills, a desire to engage and contribute to an atmosphere of top-level journalists and who has the knowledge of multi-platform production to engage audiences at every level. This is for a person seeking both the challenge and reward of making a great broadcast, even better. Each week, we have a cover story that explores untouchable topics in a fearless way including: immigration, terrorism, government waste, national security and whistleblower reports on government and corporate abuse and misdeeds. Full Measure is broadcast to millions of households on 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks. It also streams live Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. ET. The candidate will oversee the day-to-day production of the program. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer and Director on the newscast and its content. In this position, you will contribute content to newscasts and digital platforms.

Requirements

Experience as a broadcast line producer.
Technical skills to manage a broadcast.
Experience producing stories/content for a show with high standards for investigative reporting.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of multi-platform production.
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
A minimum of three (2) years’ experience producing engaging television newscasts at commercial news operations
Excellent communication skills
Ability to learn to execute news strategies and goals
Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews

Nice To Haves

Desire to engage and contribute to an atmosphere of top-level journalists

Responsibilities

Contribute story ideas to daily editorial meetings
Oversee coverage in control room during production.
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
Oversee the day-to-day production of the program.
Work closely with the Executive Producer and Director on the newscast and its content.
Contribute content to newscasts and digital platforms.