Part-time Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a part-time Production Assistant to support live and recorded broadcasts at WANE-15. The role involves operating cameras, setting up equipment, creating graphics, and editing video, with shift evenings and weekends.

Candidates should have strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and multitask. A BA in telecommunications or two years related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• BA Degree in telecommunications or minimum of 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Sets up cameras and related equipment.
• Produces and creates graphics for the newscast.
• Video editing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Deadline management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in telecommunications

Job description

Part-time Production Assistant

Be a part of our winning team at WANE-15. We are now accepting applications for a part-time production assistant. The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required for live and recorded broadcasts. Shift will include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Sets up cameras and related equipment.
• Produces and creates graphics for the newscast.
• Video editing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work closely with department members and work as a team player BA Degree in telecommunications or minimum of 2 years related experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The Production Assistant must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use email, write memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions or outdoors during remote broadcasts.
• In addition, the Production Assistant must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Repetitive movements are required.
• Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Must be able to climb 12' ladder.
• Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability #L1-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America", popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.