PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (F/T) - WAND

Gray Media, Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Production Assistant to join our fast-paced broadcast studio.

You’ll gain hands-on experience operating studio cameras, audio boards, and graphics systems while collaborating with seasoned directors and staff. You will build core production skills and knowledge of directing, with opportunities to grow within the WAND-TV/Gray Media team and contribute to multiple newscasts and projects.

Qualifications

• Some video production and television studio experience is preferred but not required.
• The successful candidate will be a fast learner with strong communication skills and able to work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, flexible hours, and weekends.
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras/studio floor directing and other production-related tasks for various newscasts and projects.
• Audio & Graphics execution: Mix audio using the audio console, manage wireless microphones/IFBs, and prepare and trigger on-air graphics and lower thirds.
• Edit syndicated promos for air and other content using Adobe Premiere.
• Maintain appearance of studio, including cleaning of set and floors.
• Basic maintenance and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets, and other production equipment.

Skills

Video production

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Studio operations

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description

Launch your television career as a Production Assistant in our fast-paced broadcast studio. You’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience operating professional equipment (studio cameras, audio boards, and graphics systems) while collaborating directly with seasoned directors and technical staff. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build core production skills, learn the fundamentals of directing, and grow within the industry.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• • Operate cameras/studio floor directing and other production-related tasks for various newscasts and projects.
• • Audio & Graphics execution: Mix audio using the audio console, manage wireless microphones/IFBs, and prepare and trigger on‑air graphics and lower thirds.
• • Edit syndicated promos for air and other content using Adobe Premiere.
• • Maintain appearance of studio, including cleaning of set and floors.
• • Basic maintenance and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets, and other production equipment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• • Some video production and television studio experience is preferred but not required.
• • The successful candidate will be a fast learner with strong communication skills and able to work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, flexible hours, and weekends.
• • Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

WAND-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

Additional Info

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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