Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Morning News Writer/ProducerPosted
11 weeks 1 day ago
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Job Description
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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 environment
Sinclair 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.
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