Special Projects Producer

ABC 7/WJLA-TV in Washington, DC has an immediate opening for Special Projects Producer! The ideal candidate should have political and investigative producing experience and solid news judgement. You will assist in researching, producing and writing content daily on all of our platforms. We are looking for a strong journalist who thrives on digging for information and isn't afraid to press for answers. You must work well under deadline. This position plays a key role in our election coverage from organizing forums and debates to producing election specials and graphics. Our Special Projects Producer will also help put together quarterly specials and Town Halls. You must have strong multi-tasking skills and have flexible work hours which will include evenings and weekends. Responsibilities:Research, produce & write content on multiple platforms dailyProduce Election coverage, debates, forums and specialsProduce quarterly sponsored specialsProduce Town HallsField Produce with anchors and reportersCollaborate with our digital teams and Executive Producers on content creationOrder and build graphics to showcase our contentHave solid working knowledge of government operations and local politicsBe able to develop a network of news sourcesConduct interviews Qualifications:Previous experience as a news producer/field producerAbility to manipulate and build rundowns in iNews, write, graphics, and chyronsStrong multi-tasking and organizational skillsAdvanced writing skillsBe able to perform well under deadline Four-year degree in journalism or another pertinent field is requiredMust be flexible on work hours Experience analyzing data and Excel spreadsheets preferred Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace!About UsSinclair, 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 About the TeamThe 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.

Created: 2024-11-02