Assistant I, Production
About The Position
The Full-Time Production Assistant plays a critical role in supporting live and recorded television broadcasts. This position is responsible for a variety of production functions, including camera operation, graphics creation, equipment setup, and studio support. Success in this role requires reliability, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This position is expected to fill in for team members during vacations, illnesses, staffing shortages, and other absences. Candidates must be dependable, adaptable, and available to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated reliability, strong attendance, and a commitment to supporting team operations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and last-minute schedule changes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in live production environments.
- Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office and production equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous television production experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Compose and frame camera shots, utilizing technical knowledge of lighting, lenses, composition, and camera settings to achieve desired production results.
- Collaborate with directors and other production personnel to execute broadcast plans and visual storytelling elements.
- Troubleshoot and assist with minor equipment issues as needed.
- Create and produce graphics for newscasts and other station programming.
- Support a variety of production and technical operations as assigned.
- Serve as a reliable fill-in for production staff during vacations, sick leave, and other employee absences.
- Work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Disability accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity
- Critical illness
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- ID protection
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
