News Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WDAF-TV / Fox 4 in Kansas City seeks a News Production Assistant to support production staff in various aspects of television production. Responsibilities include operating cameras during live broadcasts, coordinating studio action, maintaining equipment, and ensuring seamless production flow. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, familiarity with production processes, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred.
• Must be able to interact well with production staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with directors and studio staff for productions.
• Operate studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Run teleprompter during newscasts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail oriented

Familiarity with television production

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WDAF-TV / Fox 4 in Kansas City is seeking a News Production Assistant. The NewsProduction 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.