News Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Bakersfield, CA

1d • $18 - $20

About The Position

KBAK/KBFX is hiring a weekday AM News Producer to co-produce its morning weekday newscast. The producer works closely with directors and anchors on the newscast and its content, determines the content and flow of newscasts, collaborates with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and develops content for the station website.

Requirements

• Solid news judgment.
• Compelling and accurate writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time to produce an exciting and informative newscast.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with newsroom systems such as iNews.
• Some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station; an entry-level candidate may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• A Journalism degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-produce the weekday AM newscast.
• Work closely with directors 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 the station website.
• Execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts.

Benefits

• 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
• Open door policy
• Upward mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed