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Digital Remedy

Part Time News Assistant

Portland, ME · On-site

$16.75 - $18.11/hr

... Assistant to support our newsroom on its daily operations. Key Responsibilities: * Operate ... Experience in the broadcast industry a plus! * Have sharp television news judgement and be able to ...

NEWSMAX

Managing Producer International News

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Respond quickly to changing stories and production needs during breaking-news situations. * Assist ... Television production experience with a strong understanding of newsroom and broadcast production ...

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Producer

Washington, DC · On-site

C. studios and in the field, and assist in Spanish language major events coverage, such as the Holy Father's travel to Latin America. ABOUT YOU: You are an experienced broadcast news professional ...

Paramount

Assistant News Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Assistant News Director. This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work ... CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. What We ...

Paramount Pictures

Assistant News Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Assistant News Director. This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work ... CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. What We ...

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Part Time News Assistant

Portland, ME • On-site

Sinclair Broadcast Group
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$16.75 - $18.11/hr

Part-time

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Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description


WGME CBS 13/WPFO FOX 23 in Portland, Maine is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social media content. We help grow the most talented people in television. You have the opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an aggressive, energetic and creative part-time News Desk Assistant to support our newsroom on its daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate Teleprompter during newscasts
  • Update station website. Seek out and post video material to website, when needed
  • Gather news affecting the community; read local newspapers, news wires and the internet to know stories and updates at all times
  • Assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk
  • Generate and develop news stories
  • Monitor police, fire and other scanners; make calls to various public safety agencies and other news makers for possible news story leads
  • Update daily news coverage rundown, assigning reporters by various specialties, where applicable, to the coverage of stories
  • Other duties as assigned
  • This position reports to the News Director

Experience & Qualifications:
  • A 2 or 4 year journalism, communications, or media production degree is required.
  • The ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities, while maintaining a professional work environment
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with various levels of staff
  • Experience in the broadcast industry a plus!
  • Have sharp television news judgement and be able to monitor various platforms for breaking news and story ideas; scanners, viewer tips, phone calls, social media sources and other local and national news sources.
  • Must be forward thinker to assist in planning for future events
  • Computer and word processing skills
  • Excellent communication skills

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.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.75 to $18.11. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Part time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, paid sick leave and employee stock purchase plan.
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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.

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