Assistant I, News Production

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Utica, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The News Production Assistant provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program. Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects. Assist with general duties including screening tapes, finding still images etc. Research and disseminate ideas for project-related news topics and elements. Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for projects; organize element reels. Log and archive video and associated data for future use.

Requirements

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program.
• Supports production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects.
• Assists with general duties including screening tapes, finding still images etc.
• Researches and disseminates ideas for project-related news topics and elements.
• Screens, logs, transcribes and clips footage for projects; organizes element reels.
• Logs and archives video and associated data for future use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed