Production Assistant

Newsmax Media, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Newsmax Media, Inc. is seeking a production support professional to handle scripts, travel, schedules, and on-site coordination for live and recorded programs.

The role involves organizing crews, coordinating accommodations, and logging footage while supporting post-production documentation. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast/Communications, strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends under

Qualifications

• 1+ year of full-time professional experience after graduation in creative fields such as TV production, marketing, radio, or social media.
• GPA 3.8 or above.
• Strong knowledge of politics, journalism, and current events.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Type, edit, copy, and distribute scripts.
• Organize travel arrangements for cast, crew, and production staff.
• Coordinate accommodation for cast and crew.
• Prepare and distribute schedules, rundowns, and cue sheets.
• Log video footage and catalog metadata.
• Assist cast members and run errands as needed.
• Manage basic accounting tasks including expenses and petty cash.
• Keep timing during live or recorded programs.
• Set up pre-recorded material for studio or control room.
• Create schedules, shot lists, logs, and post-production docs.
• Monitor live feeds and assist with breaking news coverage.
• Support crews with planning, equipment coordination, and basic production needs.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Video editing equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast/Communications or related field

Tools

Non-linear broadcast video editing equipment

Job description

• Type, edit, copy, and distribute scripts.
• Organize travel arrangements for cast, crew, and production staff.
• Coordinate accommodation for cast and crew.
• Prepare and distribute schedules, rundowns, and cue sheets.
• Accurately log video footage and catalog metadata.
• Assist cast members and occasionally run personal or production-related errands.
• Run errands between the production office and other departments as needed.
• Manage basic accounting tasks, including processing expenses and petty cash.
• Keep track of timing during live or recorded programs.
• Set up pre-recorded material for use in the studio or control room.
• Create schedules, shot lists, logs, and other documentation for post-production.
• Monitor live feeds and assist with breaking news coverage.
• Support crews with planning, equipment coordination, and basic production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1+ year of full-time professional experience after graduation from college in creative fields such as TV production, marketing, radio, or social media, in addition to any internship experience.
• Bachelor’s degree: Communications/Broadcasting/Marketing or related field.
• GPA Requirement 3.8 or above.
• Strong working knowledge of politics, journalism, and current events.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under intense deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Technical ability with non-linear broadcast video editing equipment a plus.
• Ability to anticipate needs and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Competitive salary - $56k to $60k dependent on skills and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Broadcast and Electronic Media or related field.

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