Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Production Assistant to support television production duties for live and recorded broadcasts at WMBB. You will help shoot scenes, set up cameras, prepare graphics, and coordinate with directors and crew to ensure smooth productions.

The role requires strong communication, basic office technology skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks during fast-paced broadcasts.

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

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying light, lenses and camera settings to achieve directors' effects.
• Adjusts camera positions and controls 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 crew to discuss sequences, effects, 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

Excellent communication

Office equipment proficiency

Deadline & multi-tasking

Job description

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

If you would like to join our WMBB team, we want to hear from you soon.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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• 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.