News Production Assistant (PT)

WHAM : Rochester's news content and marketing leader in Upstate New York. We're hard-working, we're award winning, and we believe in the value of each and every member of our team.

WHAM-TV and WUHF-TV has an immediate opening for a part-time Production Assistant!

JOB SUMMARY :

This role will perform various duties, including editing video for broadcast, floor directing, operating teleprompter, technical directing and other duties as assigned by the News Operations Manager.

Excellent opportunities for advancement .

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Edit and assemble non-linear materials for broadcast with AVID Media Composer
• Operate teleprompter and floor direct
• Technical direct fast-paced programming using Ross OverDrive and related switching equipment
• Drive station promotional vehicles
• Physical ability to grip (move heavy equipment, . props) on studio / remote production sessions, and monitor audio / video devices

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Four-year college degree preferred with emphasis on Broadcast Communications
• News Production Internship and / or two years’ minimum experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others fostering a culture of creativity, positive can-do attitudes, and mutual respect
• Possess strong computer skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Must hold valid driver license.
• Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs.
• Hours : Will work an average of 25 hrs / week. Must be available to work all shifts as needed including evenings, early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Us Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country.

In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet.

Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms.

We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before.

We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees.

We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team! About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people.

We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse : great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.

Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $16.00 per hour to $16.48 per hour. 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.