Part Time News Assistant

Sinclair Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Portland, Maine, is seeking a part-time News Desk Assistant to support newsroom operations. The candidate will be responsible for operating the Teleprompter, updating the station's website, and gathering news affecting the community.

The ideal applicant should hold a degree in journalism, communications, or media production, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to navigate a fast-paced team environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within the broadcast industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications, or media production is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Sharp television news judgement and ability to monitor platforms for news.

Responsibilities

• Operate Teleprompter during newscasts.
• Update station website and post video material.
• Gather community news and updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Television news judgement

Education

Journalism, Communications, or Media Production degree

Job description

WGME CBS 13/WPFO FOX 23 in Portland, Maine is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social media content. We help grow the most talented people in television. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an aggressive, energetic and creative part-time News Desk Assistant to support our newsroom on its daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Teleprompter during newscasts
• Update station website. Seek out and post video material to website, when needed
• Gather news affecting the community; read local newspapers, news wires and the internet to know stories and updates at all times
• Assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
• Generate and develop news stories
• Monitor police, fire and other scanners; make calls to various public safety agencies and other news makers for possible news story leads
• Update daily news coverage rundown, assigning reporters by various specialties, where applicable, to the coverage of stories
• Other duties as assigned
• This position reports to the News Director

Experience & Qualifications

• A 2 or 4 year journalism, communications, or media production degree is required.
• The ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities, while maintaining a professional work environment
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with various levels of staff
• Experience in the broadcast industry a plus!
• Have sharp television news judgement and be able to monitor various platforms for breaking news and story ideas; scanners, viewer tips, phone calls, social media sources and other local and national news sources.
• Must be forward thinker to assist in planning for future events
• Computer and word processing skills
• Excellent communication skills

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.