News Production Assistant - Part-Time Entry-Level

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

WCYB/WEMT, part-time News Production Assistant, is an entry-level role at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Bristol, VA. You will support the newsroom and production teams by creating timely content for broadcast and digital platforms.

No prior experience required; education or coursework in journalism, communications, or related fields is preferred, with training provided. Shift pattern includes weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, with potential extra hours based on station needs.

Qualifications

• Education or coursework in television, journalism, or communications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in local news and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Research and write news stories for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Edit video and prepare content for the news playout server.
• Create graphics for on-air and online content.
• Answer and direct incoming newsroom calls.
• Assist with timing and preparing segments for live newscasts.
• Support newsroom and production team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Television/journalism/communications coursework

Tools

Video editing software

Graphics creation tools

Job description

WCYB/WEMT, part-time News Production Assistant, is an entry-level role at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Bristol, VA. You will support the newsroom and production teams by creating timely content for broadcast and digital platforms.

No prior experience required; education or coursework in journalism, communications, or related fields is preferred, with training provided. Shift pattern includes weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, with potential extra hours based on station needs.