News Writer/Editor (Part-time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

KMPH FOX26 is hiring an entry-level editor/writer for 10 hours per week. The position supports Friday Night Rivals high school football coverage by coordinating sponsorship scripts and graphics from the production truck. During football season, the employee works an eight-hour Friday shift and a two-hour shift the following day to edit highlights and feed them to Sinclair’s corporate team. During other parts of the year, the schedule is 6:45–11:15 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday nights. The role is intended for students preparing for a career in news.

Requirements

• Completed college, or be in the junior or senior year at a four-year accredited college or university.
• Be planning and preparing for a job in news.
• Be willing to work the specified Friday and following-day shifts during high school football season.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsorship scripts and graphics from the production truck during Friday Night Rivals high school football coverage.
• Work an eight-hour Friday shift during high school football season.
• Edit highlights and feed them to Sinclair’s corporate team during a two-hour shift the day after Friday coverage.
• Work Saturday and Sunday night shifts during other parts of the year.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed