Executive Producer, Writer's Hub

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Hunt Valley, MD

7h • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s National Team is growing! We are seeking an experienced Executive Producer with a dynamic personality to lead a writing/producing team that will create content for our news platforms. The position requires strong skills in journalism and leadership. The ability to build a team, share a vision, and execute a strategy are essential skills. The ideal candidate needs to be nimble and knowledgeable on national and regional news and politics. Must be able to write, produce and edit video. We are looking for experienced people with track records of making smart content decisions. The Executive Producer will oversee coverage planning. We want leaders who can recruit, coach, and develop great talent.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience managing a news team at a commercial news operation.
• Must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to execute news strategies and great news judgement.
• Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must.
• Should be proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews.
• When applying online, candidate must provide examples of newscasts they have produced that show exceptional creativity.
• Please provide a link to your work.

Nice To Haves

• Journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
• Conduct research on stories in the news cycle
• Gather, write, edit and deliver news content when breaking news occurs
• Edit video news stories for all platforms
• Writing scripts and material for stories under tight deadlines
• Knowledge and skills for integrating content with accompanying digital and social platforms
• Understanding of news writing and story structure
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to execute during breaking news events and add context
• Must be a team leader that works well with others
• Must be a self-starter, who can generate his or her own story ideas daily
• Ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule is required
• Ability to create and execute systems
• Contribute story ideas to daily editorial meetings
• Conduct interviews when required via phone, email, Skype or other methods
• Participate in regular content planning meetings

Benefits

• Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed