Newscast Production Assistant (Weekday & Weekend Evenings)

WSET ABC 13 in Lynchburg, Virginia has an exciting opportunity for a Newscast Production Assistant.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare studio for weeknight and weekend evening newscasts

Maintaining studio

Operation of robotic cameras

Teleprompter operator

Other duties and shifts as assigned

Will be trained on Ross Overdrive to be a fill-in director

Experience:

Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred

Training will be provided

General Hours:

Will be scheduled 32.5 hours per week

Must be able to work weekday evening and weekend evening shifts

Other hours as needed, on occasion

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.50 to $17.68. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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.