• Production Assistant (Part-time)

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Charleston, SC)


    WCIV is seeking a Part-time Studio Production Crew member (Production Assistant). You should have experience working in a Studio for newscasts in a fast-paced environment.

    Responsibilities:

    + Operate camera, teleprompter, and floor direct for our evening and weekend newscasts.

    + Work as a liaison between the News & Engineering Department.

    + Assist the Director with entering Overdrive codes into INews, both before and during newscasts

    + Assist the Director with audio operation during the newscasts

    + Edit video for air on our weekend newscasts

    + 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.

    Requirements:

    + Degree in a related field preferred.

    + Knowledge of iNews, and studio operations a plus.

    + 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 to crew while under pressure.

     

    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.

     

    About Us

     

    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.

     

    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.