Newsroom Associate Producer — Writing, Editing, & Social

Sinclair Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair seeks an Associate Producer to fill in for both the News Producer and the Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The ideal candidate has strong writing and news judgment, and experience editing compelling video and sound in a fast-paced newsroom.

The position requires a 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, familiarity with Avid editing is a plus, and willingness to work all shifts including weekdays, evenings, overnights, weekends, and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications is required.
• Strong writing and news judgment are essential.
• Experience producing or editing for television is preferred.
• ability to work well in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Writing copy for newscasts
• Editing video for newscasts
• Posting stories online and to social media
• Operating teleprompter during newscasts
• Assisting Producers with finding stories
• Assisting with other editorial duties as assigned

Skills

Strong writing

News judgment

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communications

Tools

Avid editing

Job description

Sinclair seeks an Associate Producer to fill in for both the News Producer and the Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The ideal candidate has strong writing and news judgment, and experience editing compelling video and sound in a fast-paced newsroom.

The position requires a 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, familiarity with Avid editing is a plus, and willingness to work all shifts including weekdays, evenings, overnights, weekends, and some holidays.