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
Skills Required
- Previous experience in a live production environment as support crew
- Degree in a related field
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for multiple hours at a time
- Ability to use ladders up to 25 feet
- Availability for early morning hours, weekends, and holidays
Sinclair Broadcast Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sinclair Broadcast Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Sinclair Broadcast Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, mental health support, telehealth, and employer-paid life and long-term disability are described as broad and solid. Feedback suggests coverage starts relatively early for full-time employees and provides strong baseline security.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package. Feedback suggests these programs contribute meaningful long-term financial support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, parental leave, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are outlined as part of the offering. Job postings indicate a structured PTO allotment that appears reasonable for a large employer.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Insights
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
