News
Full Time
Arlington, VA
Associate Producer
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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.
Candidate Qualifications:
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 holiday
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
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
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