PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (F/T) - WAND

FOX Carolina News•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Launch a television career as a Production Assistant in a fast-paced broadcast studio. The role provides hands-on experience operating professional production equipment while working with directors and technical staff. It offers an opportunity to build production skills and learn the fundamentals of directing. The Production Assistant supports newscasts and other projects by operating cameras, floor directing, handling audio and graphics, editing syndicated promos, maintaining the studio, and performing basic operation and maintenance of production equipment.

Requirements

Be a fast learner with strong communication skills.
Be able to work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, flexible hours, and weekends.
Be able to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Nice To Haves

Some video production and television studio experience.

Responsibilities

Operate cameras, perform studio floor directing, and complete other production-related tasks for newscasts and projects.
Mix audio using the audio console and manage wireless microphones and IFBs.
Prepare and trigger on-air graphics and lower thirds.
Edit syndicated promos and other content for air using Adobe Premiere.
Maintain the appearance of the studio, including cleaning the set and floors.
Perform basic maintenance and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets, and other production equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and surrogacy benefits
401(k) plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including relocation PTO
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