1/2/2019 News Assistant (Part-Time) Tracking Code 12266 Job Description Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team! KEPR in Pasco, WA has an excellent opportunity for an experienced part-time News Assistant! Job responsibilities include: Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment Appropriately edits video for use on-air, taking extra care and attention to use only the best material and discarding mistakes or inappropriate material Effectively operates the Teleprompter as needed in a live, daily newscast to follow anchor delivery Archives news content for future use Assists with maintaining operational field camera gear Operates live gear for live remotes Re-fuel and wash news vehicles as requested or as time allows so that fleet is always at the ready Videotapes news stories in the field when requested General hours are Monday through Friday, 2-6 pm (may have to work occasional evenings) Job qualifications include: High School degree required Associates or bachelors degree in accounting, finance or equivalent, or enrolled towards such degree preferred Knowledge of non-linear editing technology is a plus, especially AVID Ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment Minimum two (2) years relevant work experience in Accounting and Human Resources Working knowledge of internal control procedures, general ledger, payroll, and human resources Must be results oriented with strong accounting and financial skills Proficient in Excel and an Oracle background preferred Strong analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills Ability to work in a team environment with various levels of staff Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience in the broadcast industry a plus! Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! Job Location Pasco, Washington, United States Company Location HR.KEPR.Yakima.Pasco.WA Position Type Part-Time Apply Connect Who do you know at Sinclair Broadcast Group Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email AddThis Return To Job Listings