• News Producer

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (South Bend, IN)


    WSBT has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! Great opportunity to contribute and grow as part of the market's #1 news team on all platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day creation of content in one 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 website.

    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

    Experience:

    + Some 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

    EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

    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.

     

    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.