Dynamic Newsroom 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

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.