Assistant I, Production

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Career development opportunities

Retirement savings plan with company;

Dynamic, team-oriented work env

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Production Assistant to support live and recorded broadcasts, operate cameras, craft graphics, and assist with studio setup and operations.

This role requires reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, including holidays and weekends. Training will be provided, with opportunities to grow within Nexstar's production teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated reliability and strong attendance in team operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Calm, focused under live production conditions.
• Basic computer proficiency with standard office/production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Compose and frame camera shots and manage lighting and lenses for broadcast quality.
• Collaborate with directors and production staff to execute broadcast plans.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues as needed.
• Create graphics for newscasts and programming.
• Support production and technical operations as assigned.
• Fill in for production staff during absences as required.
• Work independently with sound decision-making in deadline-driven settings.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Basic computer proficiency

Tools

Camera equipment

Graphics software

Studio equipment setup

Job description

The Part-Time Production Assistant plays a critical role in supporting live and recorded television broadcasts. This position is responsible for a variety of production functions, including camera operation, graphics creation, equipment setup, and studio support. Success in this role requires reliability, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This is expected to fill in for team members during vacations, illnesses, staffing shortages, and other absences. Candidates must be dependable, adaptable, and available to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Compose and frame camera shots, utilizing technical knowledge of lighting, lenses, composition, and camera settings to achieve desired production results.
• Collaborate with directors and other production personnel to execute broadcast plans and visual storytelling elements.
• Troubleshoot and assist with minor equipment issues as needed.
• Create and produce graphics for newscasts and other station programming.
• Support a variety of production and technical operations as assigned.
• Serve as a reliable fill-in for production staff during vacations, sick leave, and other employee absences.
• Work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• Demonstrated reliability, strong attendance, and a commitment to supporting team operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and last-minute schedule changes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in live production environments.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office and production equipment.
• Previous television production experience is preferred but not required.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The Production Assistant must be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, climb, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while making decisions that can impact live broadcast operations.
• Work may be performed in studio environments, control rooms, offices, or outdoor remote locations.
• Candidates must be able to: Lift, carry, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in environments with varying lighting conditions, including bright studio lighting and low-light production settings.
• Operate equipment and tools requiring manual dexterity and attention to safety.

This position is ideal for individuals seeking experience in television production who are dependable, self-motivated, and willing to step in wherever needed to keep live broadcast operations running smoothly.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $15.30 per hour, commensurate with experience

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in television broadcasting and media production.
• Career development pathways within Nexstar Media Group.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment.

#LI-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) 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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.