News Production Assistant (Part Time)

Sinclair

Macon, GA

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with broadcast equipment and a flexible schedule.

Best fit for

Candidates with broadcast equipment experience and availability for weekend shifts
— “Must be able to work on weekends”
Individuals with a background in television or related fields, or willingness to learn through training
— “Training will be provided”
Those who can manage studio preparation and tape editing tasks efficiently
— “Studio and set preparationMaintaining studioLightingTape Editing for newscasts”

Things to consider

The role may involve irregular hours beyond standard shifts, as noted in the general hours section
— “Other hours as needed, on occasion”

How to stand out

Highlight any experience with Deko, audio, or camera systems in your resume and interview responses
— “Operate Deko, Audio or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscast”
Emphasize your ability to prepare fonts and manage studio logistics efficiently
— “Prepare all fonts to air during newscast”
Showcase any prior involvement in news production or related internships
— “Education and/or internship in television or related field preferred”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

ability to work on weekends and flexible hours
ability to operate Deko, Audio, or Camera for newscasts

Typical background

education or internship in television or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

BroadcastingNews ProductionCamera OperationAudio ProductionNewscast Preparation

Preferred

Television ProductionBroadcast Journalism

About the role

Original posting from Sinclair

WGXA has an exciting opportunity for a part-time News Production Assistant!
Responsibilities include:
Operate Deko, Audio or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) NewscastPrep for newscasts including but not limited to:Prepare all fonts to air during newscastStudio and set preparationMaintaining studioLightingTape Editing for newscastsOther duties as assignedExperience:
Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferredTraining will be providedGeneral Hours:
Must be able to work on weekendsOther hours as needed, on occasion
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.
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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

Source: Sinclair careers