Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. This role involves composing and framing camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors. The Production Assistant adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure, and lighting as requested by the director. They operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts, and confer with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements. The role also includes setting up cameras and related equipment, as well as testing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing camera equipment. Additionally, the Production Assistant produces and creates graphics for newscasts and performs other assigned duties. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
• Produces graphics for newscast
• Creates graphics for the newscast
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees