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WJLA-TV
News
Full Time
Arlington, VA
Associate Producer
455

ABC7-DC in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for an energetic, creative Associate News Producer. The candidate will be responsible for the daily news writing, guest booking and segment production for our morning, evening, and/or weekend newscasts and talk shows. This position will also work closely with Executive Producers, Producers, Directors, and the Assignment Desk on daily news content and production for television and digital platforms. The Associate Producer will fill in for producers on newscasts, talk shows and news specials when required.

The ideal candidate must show experience producing and writing content for television news and digital platforms, plus ability to navigate social media sites and post segments. The candidate must also have a passion for news and entertainment information, excellent communication skills, and the ability to execute news strategies and goals of a large news operation. Flexibility and quick problem-solving abilities are a must. Journalism degree preferred. Candidates should have proficiency with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom operating systems such as iNews.

Responsibilities:

·       Writing copy and creating graphics for newscasts

·       News, entertainment and community events segment booking and producing

·       Back-up line producing for newscasts

·       Posting stories online and to social media

·       Assisting with other newsroom duties as assigned

·       Ability to work weekends, overnight shifts and some holidays

Skills:

·       Ability to work well in a fast paced environment

·       Ability to write quality broadcast news copy under tight deadlines

·       You must have strong writing and news judgment skills

While completing the online application, please include a recent web link of your work.  If you do not have a web link of your work, please apply online and send a cover letter, resume, and work or writing samples to: 

WJLA-TV
Attn: Director of Content
1100 Wilson Boulevard, 6th Floor
Arlington, VA  22209

 
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
 
About Us
 
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. 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!
 
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.
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