Production Assistant
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WTHRs 13News Indianas news leader is looking for aProduction Assistant who can join the Production Team in executing live newscasts and field productions. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn about the many facets of local television and can use our technology to help create dynamic energetic and engaging content.
This is a foot-in-the-door position that will get you started in the world of technical broadcast television. A self-starter in this job will be able to gain experience in all technical areas with opportunities to learn about news production engineering IT and operations.
The person selected for this role will be tasked with operating studio and control room equipment for live newscasts and assisting with remote setups for live and post-produced initiatives. In addition Production Assistants are responsible for running teleprompter and floor directing as needed as well as operating audio consoles gimbal cameras and performing video editing duties.
In this job youll be part of our automated news environment which includes training to code on our Ross OverDrive system operating robotic cameras and opportunities to direct cut-ins and packaged news content.
We are looking for someone who is energetic and curious about our business to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge of basic studio operations (cueing talent running teleprompter etc.)
- Working knowledge of non-linear editors (Edius or Premiere preferred)
- Basic knowledge of Ross Overdrive or Grass Valley Ignite
- Basic knowledge of ENPS or iNEWS
- Customer service-focused approach to working with other departments and outside clients.
- Two (2) years of experience in college or professional broadcasting environments.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure take initiative and work well with others.
- Strong organizational communications and time-management skills.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to lift and operate handheld studio and field camera weighing 15 pounds for 20 minutes at a time.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNAs 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctors appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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Employment Type
Full Time
