Production Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company is looking for a full-time News Production Assistant to support newscasts by operating control room equipment, editing news videos, and assisting with live shots. This entry-level position provides training, ideal for candidates with education or internships in the television field. Weekend and holiday availability required.

Benefits

Great benefits

Open door policy

Upward mobility

Qualifications

• Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship preferred.
• Prefer experience in News Production but will train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Operate Control Room equipment for Newscasts.
• Editing News Video and Graphics.
• Assisting with on-location video captures and social media tasks.

Education

Education and/or internship in television or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

KTVO is seeking a full-time News Production Assistant.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate Control Room equipment (Audio Console, Video/Graphics Playback, Video Switcher, etc.) for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscasts.
• Editing News Video and Graphics.
• Assisting News Department with on-location video captures, live shots, photography, etc.
• Assisting Web Department with Social Media and other tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Hours: 9 hours/day. Arrival times vary from AM News Staff to PM News Staff. Must be able to work on weekends and holidays. Other hours as needed.

Education/Experience Level: Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred. Prefer experience in News Production but will train the right person. Training will be provided.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT US

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.