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Sinclair Inc. · 3 days ago

News Production Assistant

Sinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. They are seeking a News Production Assistant to operate cameras, teleprompters, and assist in directing newscasts while maintaining communication with various departments and ensuring high production quality.

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Responsibilities

Operate camera, teleprompter, and floor direct for our evening and weekend newscasts
Act as a Director Assist, coding elements into the rundown before and during each Newscast
Work as a liaison between the News and Engineering Departments
Post content to website and other social media outlets
Maintain production studio and control room
Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution, running audio, etc
Maintain a strong level of daily communication and collaboration with producers, talent, and the production team
Strive to maintain a high degree of production value with strong attention to production aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing
Participate in pre-show planning for special show segments, provide guidance and work on sets, lighting, and shot blocking
Provide clear concise communication and with management, producers, engineering staff, producers, and talent
React in a calm and effective manner to fast-paced, 'live' television and multimedia environments
Participate in training less experienced production staff as needed
Be a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualification

INews knowledgeStudio operationsControl room operationsCamera operationTeleprompter operationVisual senseFollow directionsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Experience working in a Studio and/or Control Room for newscasts in a fast-paced environment
Operate camera, teleprompter, and floor direct for evening and weekend newscasts
Act as a Director Assist, coding elements into the rundown before and during each Newscast
Work as a liaison between the News and Engineering Departments
Post content to website and other social media outlets
Maintain production studio and control room
Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution, running audio, etc
Maintain a strong level of daily communication and collaboration with producers, talent, and the production team
Strive to maintain a high degree of production value with strong attention to production aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing
Participate in pre-show planning for special show segments, provide guidance and work on sets, lighting, and shot blocking
Provide clear concise communication and with management, producers, engineering staff, producers, and talent
React in a calm and effective manner to fast-paced, 'live' television and multimedia environments
Participate in training less experienced production staff as needed
Be a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
Possess strong organizational skills, be self-motivated and have a good visual sense
Must be able to work well under pressure, thrive on deadlines and work a flexible schedule
Have the ability to follow directions while under pressure

Preferred

Degree in a related field preferred
Knowledge of INews, studio, and control room operations a plus

Benefits

Great benefits

Company

Sinclair Inc.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Del Parks
SVP and CTO
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Arthur Hasson
COO Programming
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