Newscast Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

WWMT/ARC West Michigan 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 news managers, directors, digital producers 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. 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.

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
Previous news producing experience is preferred, 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 news managers, directors, digital producers 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.