News Producer

Job Description

Are you looking to kickstart your career as a TV News Producer? Do you want to work with a close-knit, supportive team that values your contribution and ideas? Do you want to live in one of the most beautiful and affordable parts of California? If so, KRCR-TV in Redding has an immediate opening for a News Producer!

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production for our newscasts. You will work closely with the rest of the team on the newscast and its content. In this position, you will determine the content and flow of the show, work with management and on-air staff to generate ideas for daily coverage, write stories, and help develop content for our digital and social platforms.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Solid news judgment
• Be a compelling and accurate writer
• Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities are a must
• Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews

Experience:
• Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station preferred although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
• A journalism degree is preferred

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3829r-3-145-52-86-42 in your application.