Assistant, Production (Part Time)

Nexstar Media•Waco, TX

1d•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 technical aspects of light, lenses, and camera settings to achieve desired effects. The assistant will adjust camera positions and controls for focus, exposure, and lighting as directed, and operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts. Collaboration with directors and crew on sequences, effects, camera movements, and lighting is essential. Responsibilities also include setting up cameras and equipment, testing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing camera equipment, and producing graphics for newscasts. The role may involve other duties as assigned.

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
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Reliable transportation
Job is contingent on successful background and MVR check results
Must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions or outdoors during remote broadcasts
Must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
Repetitive movements are required
Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
Must be able to climb 12' ladder
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Growth opportunities in a broadcast environment

Responsibilities

Record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts
Compose and frame camera shots, applying technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings
Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
Operate studio cameras during live broadcasts
Operate remote cameras during live broadcasts
Confer with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
Set up cameras and related equipment
Test, clean, maintain and repair camera equipment
Produce graphics for newscast
Perform other duties as assigned