News Production Assistant

The Timken Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a News Production Assistant in Kansas City. The role involves supporting production staff, operating cameras during live broadcasts, and collaborating with various crew members. Ideal candidates must have a High School Diploma and skills in communication and organization to excel in a dynamic studio environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Familiarity with television production processes preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and studio staff during productions.
• Operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Run teleprompter and coordinate segments in the studio.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WDAF-TV / Fox 4 in Kansas City is seeking a News Production Assistant . The News Production Assistant provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program.

• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location
• Maintains and stores equipment
• Studio maintenance
• 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
• Runs teleprompter during newscasts
• Greet and mic guests
• Coordinate segments in the studio
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• High School Diploma required
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.