Associate Producer at Sinclair, Inc.

University of Delaware; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSYX/WTTE in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate Producer to fill in for both the News Producer and Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The role requires strong writing and news judgment, with experience editing video and sound.

You should have a 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, and be available for all shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends, and some holidays. Non-linear editing and control room experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications
• Experience editing video for newscasts
• Strong writing and news judgment under tight deadlines
• Non-linear video editing is a plus; control room experience preferred

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

Skills

Strong writing

News judgment

Avid editing

Fast-paced environment

Editing for newscasts

Teleprompter operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Avid

Control room

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

How many students do you expect to hire for this position?: 1 Approximate salary: Paid annum Job Functions: Producers and Directors Job Location: Columbus, Ohio