Assistant I, News Production

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is seeking an Assistant in News Production to join their top-ranked team in Lafayette, LA. This entry-level role involves assisting in various production tasks, coordinating newscasts, and developing engaging content. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, proficiency in news operations, and a high school diploma. The position offers opportunities to learn multiple production roles within a dynamic news environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively.
• Experience in news operations and production preferred.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with production personnel to produce engaging newscasts.
• Crafts original content and reports news accurately.
• Utilizes social media and SEO best practices for story promotion.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Experience in news operations

Proficiency with broadcast control equipment

SEO best practices

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WordPress

Job description

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KLFY and KLFY.COM is looking for a self-motivated individual to join the top-ranked on-air and digital news team in Lafayette, La. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn multiple positions including, studio production and digital production. The idea candidate will be willing to learn studio production, including director, floor directing and operation of teleprompter. This candidate will also be a part of the digital team and should have solid writing skills and learn how to use various platforms to enhance our digital presence.

• Coordinates with production personnel to produce clean and engaging newscasts and programs.
• Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
• Report news quickly and accurately
• Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition – including both daily assignments and ongoing investigations & topical coverage
• Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community
• Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed
• Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways
• Utilize SEO best practices in writing
• Utilize social media for reporting and story promotion
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  
  

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience in news operations and production.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)
• Regularly meets measurements of success
• Proficiency in WordPress a plus
  
  

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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