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.