Sinclair Broadcast Group
Morning News Writer/Producer_
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States, 21065
Sinclair, Inc.'s News Team is growing! We are seeking an experienced Morning Writer/Producer to create content for our news platforms.Want to join a team where content you produce reaches audiences across the country? Without the stresses of producing a daily newscast? Sinclair’s National News Hub is looking for a motivated, hard-working Morning Writer/Producer capable of creating well-developed pieces for TV and for digital distribution. The Hub’s exports go beyond simply what happened and explain the real-world impact in easily understandable ways. Candidates should be well versed in current events and willing to learn new skills essential to the job.**Essential Duties and Requirements include the following:**+ Write stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms+ Conduct research on stories in the news cycle+ Gather, write, edit and deliver news content when breaking news occurs+ Edit video news stories for all platforms+ Write scripts and material for stories under tight deadlines+ Knowledge and skills for integrating content with accompanying digital and social platforms+ Understanding of news writing and story structure+ Other duties as assigned**Qualifications:** To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.+ Must have 3 years’ experience in Journalism+ Must have strong communication and writing skills+ Must be extremely organized, motivated and a self-starter+ Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment+ Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in a constantly changing news environmentSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!**About Sinclair**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. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed 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.