Production Assistant

Nexstar Media Group; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Production Assistant responsible for various television production duties, including operating cameras and producing graphics for broadcasts. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be proficient with office equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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 for live and recorded broadcasts.
• Operates studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Produces graphics for the newscast.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Proficiency with office equipment

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.