Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Bismarck, ND seeks a Production Assistant to support live and recorded broadcasts.

You will compose and frame camera shots, adjust lighting and focus, set up cameras and related equipment, and coordinate with directors and crew to capture the intended scenes. This role requires strong communication, the ability to meet deadlines, and comfort with office tech such as computers, phones, copiers and scanners.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Operate studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Operate remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Confers with directors and crew on sequences, camera movements and lighting requirements.
• Sets up cameras and related equipment.
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment.
• Produces graphics for the newscast.

Skills

Excellent communication

Office equipment proficiency

Deadline management

Multitasking

Tools

Computers

Telephones

Copiers

Scanners

Fax machines

Job description

## Production AssistantApply: ND, Bismarck: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43050The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.* Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors* 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* Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment* Produces graphics for newscast* Creates graphics for the newscast* Performs other duties as assignedRequirements & Skills:* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.