ABC 13 WSET in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia has an immediate opening for a creative Content Producer. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with News management, Director, and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories, and develop content for our web site. We are the station that holds officials accountable. Our newscasts lead the market with showcasing. Lynchburg, Virginia is just hours away from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smith Mountain Lake, Richmond, Washington DC, Virginia Beach, Raleigh, and Charlotte.
The ideal candidate will have:
Solid news judgment
Be a compelling and accurate writer
Be able to multitask and manage time in order 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 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
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.
