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Sinclair Broadcast Group News Producer in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
WJAC has an immediate opening for Content/Broadcast Producer to oversee digital platforms as well as a news broadcast. The ideal candidate will produce a daily newscast while posting stories and videos to the web and social media. You will work closely with on-air talent as well as web producers.
Some additional responsibilities of our Executive Producer will include:
Oversee daily newscasts to ensure we are serving our local communities by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences
Oversee and work with anchors, reporters, photographers and directors to create scripts, as well as create powerful storytelling
Manage and handle breaking news situations to empower and grow our audiences, on broadcast and web
Collaborate with the News Director and other managers to create rundowns and digital content
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on cooperation
Strong understanding of how to drive digital traffic
Minimum of 1 year of experience producing in a television news environment or equivalent
A college degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred
Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. 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. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!