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Sinclair Broadcast Group Associate Producer in Columbus, Ohio
WSYX/WTTE is seeking an Associate Producer who will fill in for both the News Producer and the Assignment Desk Editor as needed. The candidate must have strong writing and news judgment skills and have experience editing compelling video and sound. Working well in a fast-paced environment is essential. This position requires education in journalism or mass communications with previous television experience. Non-linear video editing is a plus, as is control room experience.
Responsibilities:
Writing copy for newscasts
Editing video for newscasts
Posting stories online and to social media
Operating teleprompter during newscasts
Assisting Producers with finding stories
Assisting with other editorial duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
The ability to write quality broadcast news copy under tight deadlines
You must have strong writing and news judgment skills
Experience with Avid editing software a plus
A 4-year degree in Journalism or Mass Communications
Available to work all shifts including weekdays, evenings, overnight, weekends, and some holidays
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.