News Writer/Editor (Part-time)

KMPH FOX26 has a great opportunity for you! We have a rare opportunity for a 10 hour a week entry level editor/writer position. This position is critical during our Friday Night Rivals High School Football coverage. 

The right candidate will coordinate sponsorship scripts and graphics from the production truck.

Candidate must be willing to work an 8 hour shift on Fridays during High School Football season, and a 2 hour shift the next day to edit and feed highlights back to our Sinclair corporate team. Other parts of the year, the schedule is 6:45-11:15pm on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Completed or be in their junior or senior year of college at a four-year accredited college or university
• Qualified candidates should also be planning and preparing for a job in news
• We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated students who are looking to get the most out of their experience

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.

About Sinclair:

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. 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.

The base salary compensation for this role is $17.50 per hour. 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.