Associate Producer - Part time

WPEC; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Job summary

WPEC is seeking a part-time 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 a 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications and prior television experience; non-linear video editing and control room experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• The ability to write quality broadcast news copy under tight deadlines.
• Strong writing and news judgment skills are required.
• Experience editing compelling video and sound is encouraged.
• Non-linear video editing experience is a plus.
• Control room experience is a plus.

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

Video editing

Non-linear editing

Control room experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Avid editing software

Job description

WPEC is seeking a part-time 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.