Associate Producer - Part time

Associate Producer

WPEC is seeking a part-time 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

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.