Newscast Producer

News Producer/MMJ

WXLV is seeking a News Producer/MMJ to join our morning news team. This hybrid position is designed for someone who wants hands-on experience in news production, shooting, editing, field reporting and content creation across television and digital platforms. The News Producer/MMJ will help produce the station’s morning newscasts while also contributing to daily news coverage, digital content and occasional on-air reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

•              Produce segments for WXLV’s morning newscasts by writing scripts, building rundowns, coordinating video and graphics, and booking interviews

•              Write clear, accurate and compelling news stories for on-air and digital platforms

•              Shoot, write and edit news stories, interviews and features independently or with guidance from senior staff

•              Conduct interviews with newsmakers, community leaders, experts and other news subjects

•              Occasionally front news stories or live shots on-air

•              Assist with field production and live shots

•              Shoot and edit video for daily news coverage and feature stories

•              Edit video packages, reporter packages, VOs, VOSOTs and other content using non-linear editing systems

•              Assist with coverage of breaking news, major events and community stories

•              Contribute timely news content for digital platforms, including the station’s website and social media

•              Help develop original story ideas and enterprise content for the morning newscast

•              Work closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, producers and managers to execute daily coverage

•              Assist in promoting WXLV’s news coverage across station and personal social media platforms

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.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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.

 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.