Newscast Producer

1500 Foremaster Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Job Description

KSNV the NBC Affiliate in sunny Las Vegas needs a dynamic, creative News Producer to join us in the desert! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. You will work closely side by side with managers, fields crews, anchors, and production to craft a market leading newscast every day. We need producers who understand the changing landscape of local news and how to reach audiences across multiple platforms. Strong writing, solid leadership, and a deep understanding of digital is a must.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Solid news judgment
  • The ability to write creative, conversational copy that speaks to viewers, not at them
  • The ability to multi-task all the elements the multiple elements needed to make each newscast
  • The ability to handle a 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:

  • Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
  • A Journalism degree is preferred

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.

About Us
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.