Assistant I, Production

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Film is seeking a Production Assistant to support television production crews on live and recorded broadcasts. The role involves composing and framing shots, adjusting camera settings, and coordinating with directors and crew to realize the planned sequences and lighting requirements.

You will operate studio and remote cameras, set up equipment, and assist with graphics for the newscast. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

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,