News Production Assistant (FT)

LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WKRC-TV invites applications for a full-time News Production Assistant in Cincinnati. The role supports morning, evening, and weekend newscasts with camera operation, studio prep, lighting, and occasional directing and editing.

Experience preferred, but education or internship in television or related fields will be considered. Training is provided, and weekend/holiday availability is required to cover newscasts and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred; education/internship in TV or related field considered.
• Training will be provided.
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Other hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate camera for morning, evening, weekend newscasts.
• Prep for newscasts: studio setup, lighting, and set maintenance.
• Direct newscasts as needed.
• Some editing for newscasts.

Skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Education/internship in TV

Training provided

Education

Education or internship in television

Job description

WKRC has an exciting opportunity for a full-time News Production Assistant!

Responsibilities Include

• Operate camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscast
• Prep for newscasts including but not limited to:
• Studio and set preparation
• Maintaining studio
• Lighting
• Directing newscasts as needed
• Some editing for newscasts
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• Experience preferred but education and/or internship in television or related field will be considered
• Training will be provided
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays
• Other hours as needed, on occasion

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.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.