News Production Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Description

Are you passionate about the world of media and storytelling?

We're seeking a dynamic and motivated Production Assistant to join our team and embark on an exciting journey. This Production Assistant role is designed as a steppingstone towards more advanced positions within 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 offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricacies of media production while developing essential skills like covering breaking news, digital content creation, and tv news writing, if desired. Our commitment to your professional development means you'll receive mentorship, training, and hands-on experience that 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 :

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 $18.11 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' 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.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq : SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and / or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.