News Production Assistant (Part Time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Rochester, NY

About The Position

WHAM is hiring a part-time News Production Assistant to support morning, evening, and weekend newscasts. The role includes operating Deko, audio, or camera equipment; preparing newscasts and on-air fonts; operating the prompter; preparing the studio and set; maintaining studio lighting; and editing for newscasts. Training will be provided. Prior experience is not necessary, though education or an internship in television or a related field is preferred. The base hourly compensation range is $17.00 to $17.60. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Eligible employees may participate in a retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan and receive paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

  • Experience is not necessary.
  • Training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

  • Education and/or an internship in television or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Operate Deko, audio, or camera equipment for morning, evening, and weekend newscasts.
  • Prepare for newscasts, including preparing all fonts to air.
  • Operate the prompter.
  • Prepare the studio and set.
  • Maintain studio lighting.
  • Edit for newscasts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may participate in a retirement plan.
  • Eligible employees may participate in an employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law.
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