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News Producer (7639)

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets and our Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

WWMT 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. The News Producer will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Assignment Desk on the 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 also develop content for our web site. We create shows that focus on what's new, happening now, and what will be developing next. We need more than someone to just stack a show. WWMT is looking for someone with vision who will create a fast-paced, compelling newscast.

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

Experience:
* The candidate must have at least two years experience producing newscasts at a commercial TV station
* Journalism degree preferred

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

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