News Producer

WJAR in Providence, RI has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer. You will be responsible for day-to-day production of our newscasts and work closely with reporters, photographers, assignment editors, and news managers. You will determine the content and flow of newscasts with strong integration with our digital platforms. WJAR is the leading NBC and ABC affiliate in Southern New England.

The ideal candidate will have:

Solid news judgment Be a compelling and accurate writer Be able to multitask and manage time 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, Adobe Premiere Pro) and newsroom systems such as iNews.

Experience:

Previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station is preferred, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered A Journalism degree is preferred

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.