News Production Assistant (PT)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Northern California is seeking a Production Assistant to join KRCR News Channel 7 and Fox 20, supporting late-breaking, informative news and digital content creation. This entry-level role offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and pathways to reporter, producer, or content creator roles.

You'll work with newsroom managers, newscast producers, and production crews; responsibilities include operating graphics, audio, or camera, preparing for newscasts, editing video,

Qualifications

• Education and/or internship in television or related field preferred.
• Training will be provided.
• Shifts vary; must be able to work morning and/or weekends, as needed.
• Candidates must submit current resume detailing relevant experience and interests.

Responsibilities

• Operating graphics, audio, or camera for morning, evening, and weekend newscasts.
• Prepping for newscasts including graphics, studio setup, and operating audio/video equipment.
• Video editing for newscasts.
• Creating content for digital and social platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphics operation

Audio operation

Camera operation

Video editing

Content creation

Education

Education internship in television or related field

Tools

Studio cameras

Audio board

Video editing software

Job description

Are you passionate about the world of media and storytelling?

We're seeking a dynamic andmotivated Production Assistant to join our team and embark on an exciting journey. ThisProduction Assistant role is designed as a steppingstone towards more advanced positionswithin our organization. As you grow your skills, you'll have the chance to explore pathways to other valuable newsroom roles like reporter, producer, and/or content creator. This role offersa unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricacies of media production whiledeveloping essential skills like covering breaking news, digital content creation, and tv news writing, if desired. Our commitment to yourprofessional development means you'll receive mentorship, training, and hands-on experiencethat will shape your media career.

This position works closely with newsroom managers/leaders, newscast producer,and production crew to deliver late-breaking, informative news, weather, and traffic coverage to Northern California.Come be part of the team that delivers the region's most-watched news 7 days a week on KRCR News Channel 7 and Fox 20.We are The North state's news!

Responsibilities include:

• Operating Graphics, Audio, or Camera for our Morning, Evening, and/or Weekend Newscasts
• Prepping for newscasts including but not limited to: preparing graphics to air during newscast, studio and set preparation, operating an audio board, operating studio cameras during live newscasts
• Video editing for newscasts
• Creating content for our digital and social platforms
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred
• Training will be provided
• Shifts vary; must be able to work morning and/or weekends, as needed
• Candidates must submit current resume detailing relevant experience and interests

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.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $17.83 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

• Part-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, sick leave, and employee stock purchase plan.