WSBT has an immediate opening for a Producer / Host for our Hometown Living Show. This position will offer the best of being behind the scenes and in front of the camera. This person will help produce the show and be in the community reporting on news that matters to our viewers during the week. We are looking for someone who is flexible, creative, and energetic and who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of what goes into a good story. They should have great writing skills, a solid work ethic and a positive attitude.

The ideal candidate will have:

Solid 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  Assists with all daily show preparation and content generation  Assist the Executive Producer with booking guests and writing teases  Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must  Experience with managing live shots is required Experience with Live-U is a plus   Professional interaction and collaboration with clients and guests is required The ability to carry out sales segments as assigned  Contributes content to the website and all digital platforms Coordinate and Meet with Marketing Consultants and Mangers as assigned to schedule sales clients for interviews and shoots  Interacts with viewers on social media  Produce sales segments (live and pre-taped) in rundown  Create and order graphics for paid/non-paid segments  Select or provide b-roll for interviews  Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews  Smooth/pleasant delivery  Strong writing skills and news judgment  Sharp video shooting and editing skills  Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record 

Experience:

Must have some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered  A Journalism degree is preferred  Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems  Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must  Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines  Creative storytelling The ability to work well independently  Experience working with clients and sales teams in a production environment is preferred  Experience with live shots is required  Experience with Live-U is a plus

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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.