WCYB/WEMT has an exciting opportunity for a part-time News Production Assistant! This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone interested in beginning a career in television news. The News Production Assistant will support our newsroom and production teams by helping create timely, accurate content for broadcast and digital platforms. Responsibilities include: • Assist with researching and writing news stories for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms • Edit video and prepare content for the news playout server • Create graphics and other visual elements for on-air and online content • Answer and direct incoming newsroom calls • Assist with timing and preparing segments for live newscasts • Support the newsroom and production team with other duties as assigned Experience and Qualifications: • Previous experience is not required; education, internship experience, or coursework in television, journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Interest in local news, storytelling, and television production • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team • Training will be provided Schedule: • General hours are weekday afternoons and evenings • Must be available to work weekends • Additional hours may be required on occasion, based on station needs The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.50. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Eligible employees may participate in a retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan and will receive paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. 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.