Production Assistant - Temp

Tegna • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. 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. KARE 11, the TEGNA NBC affiliate serving the Minneapolis–St. Paul market, is seeking a detail-driven part-time/temporary Studio Production Assistant. The primary focus of this role is operating robotic camera systems during live newscasts, local programming, and digital/streaming content. This position works closely with the production, news, and technical teams to maintain exceptional visual quality and control in a fast-paced live broadcast environment.

Requirements

• Prior experience in television studio production, specifically operating robotic or manual broadcast studio cameras.
• Familiarity with live newsroom workflows, studio production environments, and basic control systems.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, respond adaptively to breaking news, and maintain composure in a live broadcast environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with crew members and directors.
• Flexible scheduling required—must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift, push, or move up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for operating, controlling, and managing robotic camera systems, including pre-setting camera blocking, framing, and movement during live and recorded broadcasts.
• Assist with general studio operations, including floor direction and teleprompter operations.
• Ensure the highest level of visual excellence and quality control across all live and pre-produced content.
• Collaborate closely with directors, control room operators, and newsroom personnel to ensure smooth, deadline-driven execution during broadcasts and breaking news events.
• Perform other duties within the production department as assigned.

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)
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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