Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Production Assistant to support live and recorded television broadcasts. You will set up cameras, manage lighting and framing, and assist with graphics for the newscast.

You will collaborate with directors and crew, operate studio and remote cameras during live programs, and help test and maintain equipment while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with office equipment and general devices.
• 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 and 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 the newscast and creates graphics for the newscast.

Skills

Communication

Deadline management

Multitasking

Tools

Studio cameras

Remote cameras

Graphics production

Job description

The 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 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.

Salary: $15/hour