Assistant I, Production

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Production Assistant to support television production tasks and to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. The role involves coordinating with team members to ensure smooth recording and transmission processes.

This position requires reliability, the ability to work under deadlines, and strong communication skills to collaborate across departments and with on-air staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with office equipment (computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Office equipment proficiency

Deadline & multitasking

Job description

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

Requirements & Skills:

• 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Production Assistant 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. In addition, the Production Assistant 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.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $32,240.00-commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.