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Morning (AM) Executive Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group · Portland, Multnomah County

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you thrive on pre-dawn live news ownership inside a large station group (SBGI). Prefer empty claims over invented culture scores—judge fit from your AM EP experience and Portland market interest.

Day in the role

As Morning (AM) Executive Producer at a Sinclair station in Portland, you own the early-day newscast: set rundown and story priority overnight/pre-dawn, run editorial huddles, time segments and live hits, coordinate anchors, reporters, weather/sports, and control room, and fix breaking news under hard air times until the AM show is clean and clear.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize: newscast rundown craft, live-breaking decision speed, writing/voicing standards, ENPS/iNEWS-style systems, and people leadership under AM deadlines. No cert list or costs provided in data.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is Portland, Multnomah County (Oregon), with remote flagged off.

What does Sinclair do?

It operates a large U.S. local-TV portfolio (193 stations / 100+ markets) as a public company (SBGI).

Any salary or Glassdoor figures here?

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Company facts (cached)

Website: sbgi.net

Sinclair, Inc., doing business as Sinclair Broadcast Group, is a publicly traded American telecommunications conglomerate that is controlled by the descendants of company founder Julian Sinclair Smith. Headquartered in the Baltimore suburb of Cockeysville, Maryland, the company is the second-largest television station operator in the United States by number of stations after Nexstar Media Group, owning or operating 193 stations across the country in over 100 markets, covering 40% of American households.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring a full-time Morning (AM) Executive Producer for KATU/KUNP in Portland, Multnomah County. As the newsroom leader during early-morning newscasts, you'll ensure high editorial standards while building coverage that matters to your community. About the Role In this key leadership position, you'll direct the editorial operations of the morning newscast, from story selection through on-air delivery. You'll work at the intersection of journalism and broadcast production, maintaining the station's reputation for reliability and accuracy while serving Portland's news needs. What You'll Do Direct editorial decisions for morning newscasts and special news programming Lead reporters, producers, and assignment teams through the daily production cycle Evaluate stories for newsworthiness, fairness, and impact on the Portland community Manage breaking news and adjust coverage as the day unfolds Ensure all content meets broadcast standards for accuracy and journalistic ethics Collaborate with the newsroom to develop story ideas and assignment strategy What We're Looking For Extensive experience as a broadcast news producer or in a newsroom management role Strong editorial sensibility and knowledge of television news production standards Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with newsroom staff Excellent time management under deadline pressure Commitment to journalistic principles and community-centered storytelling Track record working in fast-paced local news environments About Sinclair Broadcast Group Sinclair Broadcast Group operates one of the nation's largest networks of local broadcast stations. Through properties like KATU and KUNP in Portland, we deliver news, information, and entertainment to the communities we serve. How to Apply To apply for this Morning Executive Producer position in Portland, Multnomah County, submit your application and resume through this job listing.

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