Special Projects Producer
About the role
ABC 7/WJLA‑TV in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Projects Producer. The position involves handling a wide range of newsroom projects—including election planning, quarterly I‑Team specials, writing, producing, research, graphics, and end‑to‑end content production—for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
Responsibilities
- Produce compelling, impactful content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
- Plan and execute election coverage and quarterly I‑Team specials.
- Write, research, and produce long‑form specials, Town Halls, and similar productions on deadline.
- Collaborate with team members on graphics and overall content creation.
- Engage with candidates and campaigns, conducting interviews and profiling.
- Ensure compliance with copyright, libel, and defamation laws.
- Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Requirements
- Experienced journalist able to produce compelling content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
- Strong political knowledge and experience interviewing/profiling candidates.
- Comfortable producing long‑form specials and Town Halls under deadline pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Problem‑solver and collaborative team player.
- Clear understanding of copyright, libel, and defamation law.
- Willingness to work the 24/7 news cycle, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in line and/or field production.
- Strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
- Familiarity with SAGA/MIMIR, Premiere, Xpression, and Tagboard is a plus.
Pay
The hourly compensation range for this role is $38.46 to $46.58. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Benefits
- Retirement plan participation.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Sick leave, vacation time, personal time, and parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
Schedule
This position requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, reflecting the 24‑hour nature of news operations.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company that owns, operates, or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets, the Tennis Channel, and multicast networks such as CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Its AMP Media division produces digital content and original podcasts.
About the Team
The organization emphasizes a people‑first culture with an open‑door policy, upward mobility, and strong support for employee success, offering great benefits and a collaborative environment.