Special Projects Producer
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Salary$38 – $47/hr
LocationArlington, VA, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Minimum 5 years experience in line and/or field production
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Experienced journalist able to produce compelling, impactful content for broadcast, digital and social platforms
Political junkie, deeply engaged in issues and versed in interviewing/profiling candidates and communicating with campaigns at all levels of government
Comfortable producing longform specials, Town Halls, and similar productions on deadline
Strong communication skills, positive attitude
Capable problem-solver
Collaborative content creator who enjoys being part of a team
Clear and thorough understanding of copyright, libel and defamation law as they relate to our industry
Familiarity with SAGA/MIMIR, Premiere, Xpression, Tagboard a plus
Understands the 24-7 nature of news and is available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Skills
SAGA/MIMIR
Premiere
Xpression
Tagboard
Benefits
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Sick leave
Vacation time
Personal time
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
About the role
ABC 7/WJLA-TV in Washington, DC is looking for a Special Projects Producer. If you’re a Jack (or Jill!) -of-all-Trades, a utility infielder who can handle everything from election planning to quarterly I-Team specials and other newsroom projects as they come up. If you love writing, producing, research, graphics, great content production, soup to nuts - we want to hear from you!
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experienced journalist able to produce compelling, impactful content for broadcast, digital and social platforms.
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Political junkie, deeply engaged in issues and versed in interviewing/profiling candidates and communicating with campaigns at all levels of government.
•
Comfortable producing longform specials, Town Halls, and similar productions on deadline.
•
Strong communication skills, positive attitude.
•
Capable problem-solver.
•
Collaborative content creator who enjoys being part of a team.
•
Clear and thorough understanding of copyright, libel and defamation law as they relate to our industry.
•
Understands the 24-7 nature of news and is available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
Qualifications:
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Minimum 5 years experience in line and/or field production
•
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
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Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
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Familiarity with SAGA/MIMIR, Premiere, Xpression, Tagboard a plus.
Benefits
The hourly compensation range for this role is $38.46 to $46.58. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s 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.
Legal
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.
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