News Writer/Editor (Part-time)

Sinclair
Fresno, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for college students who coordinate and execute content during high school football season and manage multimedia tasks in a local news environment.

Best fit for

  • College students seeking hands-on experience in local news production and sports coverage
    — “entry level editor/writer position”
  • Candidates with a focus on sports journalism and multimedia coordination
    — “critical during our Friday Night Rivals High School Football coverage”

Things to consider

  • Requires availability during high school football season and specific weekend hours
    — “8 hour shift on Fridays during High School Football season”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with coordinating multimedia content and script management
    — “coordinate sponsorship scripts and graphics from the production truck”
  • Emphasize readiness to commit to seasonal and weekend work schedules
    — “willing to work an 8 hour shift on Fridays during High School Football season”
  • Showcase preparation for a news career, such as coursework or internships
    — “planning and preparing for a job in news”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • effective sponsorship scripts
  • timely editing
Typical background
broadcast journalismnews writing

Skills & requirements

Required

News WritingEditorial SkillsScript Coordination

Preferred

Broadcast JournalismHigh School Football Coverage

Stack & domain

News WritingEditingSponsorship ScriptsGraphics CoordinationCommunicationCreativityAttention To DetailTeamworkMediaNewsSports

About the role

Original posting from Sinclair

KMPH FOX26 has a great opportunity for you! We have a rare opportunity for a 10 hour a week entry level editor/writer position. This position is critical during our Friday Night Rivals High School Football coverage. 

The right candidate will coordinate sponsorship scripts and graphics from the production truck.

Candidate must be willing to work an 8 hour shift on Fridays during High School Football season, and a 2 hour shift the next day to edit and feed highlights back to our Sinclair corporate team. Other parts of the year, the schedule is 6:45-11:15pm on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Qualified candidates will have:

Completed or be in their junior or senior year of college at a four-year accredited college or universityQualified candidates should also be planning and preparing for a job in newsWe are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their experience 

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.

About Sinclair:

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.

 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.

The base salary compensation for this role is $17.50 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. Eligible employees may participate in a retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan and will receive paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

Source: Sinclair careers

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