News Producer Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Quincy

KHQA 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 Assistant News Director, Director, Assignment Desk, and Anchors on the morning 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 ideal candidate will have:

• Solid news judgment
• Compelling and accurate writing skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time to create an exciting and informative newscast
• Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e., Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Experience:

• 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.