News Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group is looking for a News Production Assistant in Kansas City to support production staff during broadcasts. This entry-level role involves operating cameras, coordinating with crew, and maintaining studio equipment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with a high school diploma and some familiarity with production processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Familiarity with television production processes preferred.
• Detail oriented and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports production staff before, during, and after programming.
• Operates studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Maintains and stores production equipment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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