KTVB Production Assistant
About The Position
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. GENERAL SUMMARY: Reports to the Director of Tech-Ops. Perform a variety of studio, control room and remote production duties including operation of audio mixers, robotic and handheld cameras and VMix production systems. Job also involves preparation of on-air content including commercials, promos, PSA’s and syndicated programs. Assist with production of digital content and live streams.
Requirements
- Experience with cameras, audio mixers and equipment, video switchers, editing systems, routers and monitoring tools.
- Must be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies including IT based video production and broadcast systems.
- Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with production and on-air automation programs are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prep studio sets, microphones, lighting, monitors and computer tablets for newscasts and various live and prerecorded productions. Operate robotic and manually controlled studio cameras.
- Perform audio operation for newscasts, weather cut-ins, breaking news coverage, public affairs shows, sports and lifestyle programs.
- Assist studio and control room personnel on productions for station branding, promotion, billboards, program messages and public service announcements.
- Ingest and prep content for on-air playback. Monitor and perform video and audio quality control.
- Switch podcasts and online programs with VMix live video streaming systems.
- Perform periodic master control duties for live sports events featured on KTVB and KTFT 24/7 subchannels. Perform master control functions and content preparation responsibilities associated with Cyber and Disaster Recovery operations.
- Assist with cameras and audio on remote productions including parades, community events, pregame shows and sports telecasts.
- Need to be flexible in terms of scheduling. The position will require working varying shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
