Content Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Syracuse, NY

1d • $17 - $21

About The Position

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH has an immediate opening for a creative Content Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site. The ideal candidate will have: Solid news judgment Be a compelling and accurate writer Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment Strong leadership and communication skills The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Requirements

• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
• Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
• Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered

Nice To Haves

• A journalism degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content
• Determine the content and flow of newscasts
• Work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories
• Develop content for our web site

Benefits

• participation in a retirement plan
• life and disability insurance
• health, dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• sick leave
• vacation time
• personal time
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees