Sinclair's DC Bureau is seeking a highly organized, editorially driven Producer to support coverage of the nation’s most important political stories in Washington and in the field.
The DC Bureau Producer will work closely with bureau correspondents on daily stories, including occasional scriptwriting. This role also will coordinate interviews, logistics, and editorial elements for daily bureau stories in and around Washington, while also helping coordinate coverage of political campaigns, conventions and debates.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong political news judgment, and anticipates coverage needs while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with reporters, photographers, the DC Bureau Chief, and control room teams to execute live and taped coverage.
- Produce packages, live elements, and social/digital content as needed. Occasionally conduct interviews with lawmakers and other officials.
- Monitor political developments, daily Washington coverage, campaign activity, legislation, and breaking news to help shape daily coverage plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with Capitol Hill, White House, and other federal press offices; political organizations and campaign staff.
- Research candidates, policy issues, events, and key political players to support accurate, compelling storytelling.
- Identify, pitch, and help secure relevant political guests, sources, and interview opportunities.
- Plan logistics for live shots, interviews, reporter travel, credentials, equipment, and transmission paths.
- Travel, including on short notice, to support major political events and breaking news coverage.
- Maintain a high standard for accuracy, fairness, urgency, and editorial integrity.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience producing political, national, or breaking news coverage in a television, digital, or multiplatform news environment.
- Experience working directly with national news correspondents and writing broadcast news packages is required.
- Strong knowledge of national politics, Congress, the electoral process, and current events.
- Experience covering Congress and/or the White House is preferred.
- Excellent editorial judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during major news events.
- Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with remote and in-studio teams.
- Experience coordinating live television production, field logistics, and/or satellite transmission is preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $65,855.20 to $82,319. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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 employee stock purchase plan.
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.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, 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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
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. 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.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field
- Previous experience producing political, national, or breaking news coverage in a television, digital, or multiplatform news environment
- Experience working directly with national news correspondents
- Experience writing broadcast news packages
- Strong knowledge of national politics, Congress, the electoral process, and current events
- Experience covering Congress and/or the White House
- Excellent editorial judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate with remote and in-studio teams
- Experience coordinating live television production, field logistics, and/or satellite transmission
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel, including on short notice
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
