Production Assistant

NAB Leadership Foundation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a Production Assistant to support television production for live and recorded broadcasts in Florida.

You will operate studio and remote cameras, set up equipment, test and maintain gear, and produce graphics for the newscast while collaborating with directors to achieve the desired shots.

Excellent communication, deadline discipline, and proficiency with standard office equipment are essential to manage multiple tasks and ensure smooth on-air operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• 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 assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• 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 assigned

Requirements & 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.