Live TV Production Assistant

MFI Technologies Incorporated; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Production Assistant to support both live and recorded content. You will handle a range of technical production tasks, including control room operations, ENG remote coordination, and on-set support, contributing to a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The role requires experience in production, a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, and proficiency with industry tools such as Dalet Galaxy and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with related production work in one or more areas including Audio, Automated Production Control broadcast, Production Graphics, Non-Linear video editing, Production and ENG camera operation.
• Eligible candidates should be able to submit a resume/CV through the link provided and must be available for a 24/7 shift, weekends, holidays, and to handle breaking news events.

Responsibilities

• Support live and recorded content with a range of technical production tasks.
• Operate control room equipment (Ross Overdrive and Xpression) and ENG cameras.
• Coordinate ENG remotes, tune in live shots, and set up field communications.
• Assist with audio adjustments, video editing, and studio maintenance.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure seamless broadcasts.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive

Professionalism

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Broadcast communications or journalism education

Tools

Dalet Galaxy

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Teams

Job description

NBCUniversal in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Production Assistant to support both live and recorded content. You will handle a range of technical production tasks, including control room operations, ENG remote coordination, and on-set support, contributing to a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The role requires experience in production, a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, and proficiency with industry tools such as Dalet Galaxy and Adobe Creative Cloud.