News Producer

Role Overview

Want to kickstart your career in television news? KRCR has an immediate opening for a Creative News Producer to join the #1 news team in beautiful Redding, California! In this role, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day production of our newscasts, working closely with newsroom leaders, reporters, fellow producers, and field crews. You will determine the content and flow of the newscasts, generate and write stories, and develop content for our digital and social platforms.

• Solid news judgment
• Compelling and accurate writing skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time to deliver an exciting and informative newscast
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Capability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
• Excellent on‑the‑spot problem‑solving and flexibility
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms
• Proficient with non‑linear editing (e.g., Avid) and newsroom systems such as iNews

• At least 1 year of newsroom experience at a commercial or college TV station is desired; entry‑level candidates may be considered
• Journalism degree preferred

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.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The company owns, operates, and provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and operates multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

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The 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. Here is a glimpse: great benefits, an open‑door policy, upward mobility, and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.85 per hour. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. 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, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.