Part Time News Production Assistant

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 has an exciting opportunity for a part-time News Production Assistant! This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone interested in beginning a career in television news. The News Production Assistant will support our newsroom and production teams by helping create timely, accurate content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities include:

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

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience is not required; education, internship experience, or coursework in television, journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Interest in local news, storytelling, and television production
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Training will be provided

Schedule:

• General hours are weekday afternoons and evenings
• Must be available to work weekends
• Additional hours may be required on occasion, based on station needs

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.50. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Eligible employees may participate in a retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan and will receive paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

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.