Production Assistant

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare and maintain the studio for live newscasts
Operate teleprompter
Keep track of broadcast cues and talent positions in studio
Assist talent and guests with microphones and other equipment
Move and position multiple studio cameras and set pieces
Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of studio space and equipment
Prepare and guide studio guests from standby locations to on-air interviews or segments
Support operation of the station by assisting Engineering, News, and other departments
Other duties as assigned

Experience:

Previous experience in a live production environment as a support crew or a degree in a related field preferred.

Work requirements:
Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for multiple hours at a time
Usage of ladders up to 25ft

Availability to work early morning hours including weekends and holidays

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.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.

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