Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring: Part-Time News Assistant in Portland
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Portland, ME, United States, 04122
WGME is seeking a motivated and reliable Part-Time News Production Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth production of our newscasts. Your responsibilities will include: Key Responsibilities: Operate Deko, Audio, or Camera during Morning, Evening, and Weekend newscasts. Prepare for newscasts by: Setting up and ensuring all fonts are ready to air. Assisting with studio and set preparation. Maintaining the studio environment. Managing lighting for broadcasts. Performing tape editing for newscasts. Handle other production-related tasks as assigned. Experience & Qualifications: No prior experience required; however, a background in television or a related field through education or internships is preferred. Training will be provided to the right candidate. General Hours: 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Availability to work on weekends and occasional additional hours as needed. 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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.