| Company Name: |
Sinclair Broadcast Group |
| Location: |
Hunt Valley, MD United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
11/19/2025 |
| Expire Date: |
02/13/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Computers, Software, Information Technology, Insurance, Military, Sports and Recreation, Publishing, Broadcasting/Communications, Quality Control, Research & Development, Web Technology, Writing/Authoring |
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Morning Associate Producer
Sinclairs Writers Hub is looking for an AM News Associate Producer. This position will report between the hours of 2 AM and 10:30 AM, with adjustments as necessary. This position is onsite in Hunt Valley, MD.
The Associate Producers job duties will entail:
- Pitching stories for distribution across Sinclairs network of television affiliates
- Researching, writing, producing, and publishing TV news exports (VOs and VOSOTs) on deadline
- Cutting down Sinclair-owned packages and web scripts into VOs and VOSOTs for air
- Assisting with script peer reviews as needed
- Non-linear video editing and publishing VOs and VOSOTs to script, including placement of burned courtesies, flashes to avoid jump cuts between multiple speakers, and minor graphics
- Creating Axis graphics that visually support details of written scripts
- Assisting with recording live events that come across our satellite and LiveU feeds through in-house software
- Issue the AM coverage note in a rotation, as needed
- Assist with dayside video editing needs
The ideal candidate will have:
- Professional experience in a TV newsroom/content center
- Experience with one of iNEWS/ENPS/DALET or similar
- Experience writing scripts in conversational voice for TV
- Non-linear video editing experience
- Familiarity with AVID and AXIS
- Enthusiasm for the AM shift
- Willingness to learn these systems if you dont already possess these skills
- The ability to work in a team environment
About the job:
The AM Associate Producer will be joining a team that produces several exports Monday through Friday. The morning team is vital to setting up producers across Sinclair to succeed by delivering quality, fact-checked exports on deadline. A typical day consists of producing stories about the biggest developments overnight, the biggest things happening later that day, and that strive to provide context and clarity that go beyond a surface level. The Associate Producer should be prepared to adjust priorities to react to breaking news.
The Hub places the highest priority on culture. We are a closely-knit unit that demands putting team goals first. Were committed to working together and constantly striving to meet the needs of the affiliates we serve. You should be open to constructive feedback and feel empowered to offer your own suggestions on how we can improve as a team.
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 Us
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclairs 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? Lets talk.
The hourly compensation range for this role is $21.06 to $23.40. 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, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, 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.
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