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Sinclair Broadcast Group

Newscast Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


KATU/KUNP 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 the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors on the newscast and its content. 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. The schedule may include weekends or mornings.

The ideal candidate will have:

Solid news judgmentBe a compelling and accurate writerBe able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscastAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environmentStrong leadership and communication skillsThe ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscastsFlexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities are a mustProficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Experience:

Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be consideredA journalism degree is preferred

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON.

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.

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