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Do you believe that an informed electorate is critical in our democracy? Are you a news pro with experience in managing crews, discovering content, and resources? Do you have a keen knowledge of national politics, and a desire to help connect local audiences around the country with their elected leaders through television and digital media?
Sinclair Broadcast Group is looking for a creative, innovative, and thought provoking leader Executive Producer for a political nightly show produced from our nation’s Capitol. The Executive Producer will lead our planning and execution of this live program. This position will work directly with the Senior Vice President of News, corporate news team and local News Directors to oversee the creation of intelligent discussion panels, audience interaction, and ensure that production expectations are met on site. The Executive Producer will also develop fresh ideas for topics, perform research, and brief our talent on the key issues.
The successful candidate will have a blend of experience with the media and politics, with the proven ability to coordinate live events. This person will need to demonstrate a keen understanding of the “hot-button” public policy issues that make for an interesting and intelligent debate. Strong networking skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments at a time are also necessary. A four year college degree is required. This position will be based in Washington DC.
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PERSONALITY/ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS
• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work. • Must be self-motivated and disciplined. • Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis. • Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information. • Must display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated. • Must be willing to constantly improve. • Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene. • Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers. • Must adapt to changes easily. • Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment. • Must show appreciation to others. • Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines. • Must be alert and attentive. • Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and display good judgment regarding privileged information. • Must have an above average attention to detail and accuracy of information. • Must be an excellent verbal communicator – accurate, consistent and detailed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES
• Able to display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated. • Able to hear, see and speak. • Able to speak, read and write English. • Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees. • Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties. • Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods. • Able to maintain good personal hygiene. • Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts. • Able to comprehend instructions and retain information. • Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays. • Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment. • Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities. • Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time. • Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 110 degrees. • Able to work outdoors. • Able to move about and react quickly in emergency situations. • Able to lift 30 lbs. • Must be able to learn computer, computer scanning equipment, and printer equipment.