Assistant I, Production

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Production Assistant to support live and recorded broadcasts at our Savannah facility. You will help record scenes, set up cameras, and assist with graphics for the newscast.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, comfort with office tech, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced news environment and opportunities to collaborate with directors and crew.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Composes and frames camera shots with lighting and lens settings.
• Adjusts camera positions to change focus, exposure and lighting as directed.
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Confers with directors and crew to discuss sequences, effects, movements and lighting.
• Sets up cameras and related equipment.
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment.
• Produces graphics for the newscast.
• Creates graphics for the newscast.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Office equipment

Multitasking

Job description

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

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
• Produces graphics for newscast
• Creates graphics for the newscast
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.