Production Assistant
Production Assistant
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Job Description
Broadcast Production Assistant
16WAPT the ABC affiliate in Jackson MS has an opening for a Broadcast Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating cameras teleprompter audioboard graphics and video equipment related to live broadcasts and postproduction. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the Senior Newscast Director.
Responsibilities
- Operate cameras and studio floor directing
- Move and handle props and sets during productions
- Construction maintenance installation and operation of props cameras prompters sets and other production equipment
- Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
- Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
- Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
- Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
- Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
- Assist the directors
Requirements
- Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software
- Videography experience helpful
- Editing experience is necessary
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of timesensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- Inperson attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Employment Type
Part-Time
