PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (P/T) - WAND

GRAY MEDIA; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a Production Assistant in Decatur, IL to gain hands-on experience operating studio cameras and collaborating with directors in a fast-paced broadcast setting.

The role offers real growth potential in television production, with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour and a schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Some video production and television studio experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn quickly and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras/studio floor directing and other production tasks for newscasts and projects.
• Maintain appearance of the studio, including set and floors.
• Perform basic maintenance of props, cameras, prompters, sets and related equipment.

Skills

Fast learner

Strong communication

Tools

Cameras

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 of such markets that were 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.

Job Summary/Description:

As a Production Assistant, you’ll gain valuable experience operating studio cameras, working with professional production equipment, and collaborating with experienced directors and technical staff in a fast-paced broadcast environment. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in building their skills and growing a television career.
The salary for this position is $15.00/hr.

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

• Operate cameras/studio floor directing and other production-related tasks for various newscasts and projects.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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