Newscast Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Abilene, TX

38d

About The Position

KTXS has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with MMJs, Photographers, the Assignment Desk and News Director 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 website. 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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.

Requirements

Solid news judgment
Be a compelling and accurate writer
Be able to multitask and manage time 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. Adobe Premiere Pro) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Nice To Haves

Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station is preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
A Journalism degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts
Work closely with MMJs, Photographers, the Assignment Desk and News Director 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 website