Associate Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking an Associate Producer for WSYX/WTTE in Columbus to write copy for newscasts and edit video for broadcasts. The role requires strong news judgment and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with duties also including posting stories online and operating the teleprompter.

The ideal candidate has a journalism or mass communications degree and television experience, with non-linear editing and control room exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or Mass Communications.
• Experience in television news.
• Strong writing and news judgment.
• Non-linear editing and control room experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for newscasts.
• Edit video for newscasts.
• Post stories online and on social media.
• Operate teleprompter during newscasts.
• Assist Producers with finding stories.
• Support other editorial duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

News judgment

Avid editing software

Non-linear video editing

Fast-paced environment

Teleprompter operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Avid editing software

Job description

WSYX/WTTE is seeking an Associate Producer who will fill in for both the News Producer and the Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The candidate must have strong writing and news judgment skills and have experience editing compelling video and sound. Working well in a fast-paced environment is essential. This position requires education in journalism or mass communications with previous television experience. Non-linear video editing is a plus, as is control room experience.

Responsibilities:

• Writing copy for newscasts
• Editing video for newscasts
• Posting stories online and to social media
• Operating teleprompter during newscasts
• Assisting Producers with finding stories
• Assisting with other editorial duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to write quality broadcast news copy under tight deadlines
• You must have strong writing and news judgment skills
• Experience with Avid editing software a plus
• A 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications
• Available to work all shifts including weekdays, evenings, overnight, weekends, and some holidays

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.