News Production Assistant (FT)

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in the United States is seeking a full-time News Production Assistant to join our production team. The role involves operating cameras across morning, evening, and weekend newscasts, prepping studios and sets, and maintaining lighting to ensure top-quality broadcasts.

Training will be provided, and weekend/holiday work is required. Education or internship in television or related field is valued, with experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but education and/or internship in television or related field will be considered.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate camera for Morning, Evening, Weekend Newscasts.
• Prep for newscasts including but not limited to studio and set preparation.
• Maintain studio lighting.
• Direct newscasts as needed.
• Some editing for newscasts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Camera operation

Studio prep

Directing

Video editing

Education

Television field education or internship

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

About Company

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. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk. Company 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