Production Assistant - Part-Time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 19,837,000 - 23,144,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a part-time Production Assistant for WTVO Channel 17 and WQRF FOX 39 in Rockford, IL. The role offers exposure to the full TV news production process and requires reliability, good communication, and a willingness to learn across all studio functions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and can work varying schedules, including weekends/holidays. Compensation is $15.00 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week, onsite at Nexstar’s local stations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Good listening skills.
• Quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Maintain a clean and operational studio.
• Operate audio board during live broadcasts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Creative Services Director.

Skills

Dependable

Quick learner

Good communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

WTVO Channel 17 and WQRF FOX 39 is seeking a part-time Production Assistant. The ideal candidate must have a strong desire to learn all aspects of the television news industry, be dependable, able to communicate well with others and be able to work varying schedules including (potentially) weekends and holidays. Experience is not necessary, but a high school diploma is.

Job Description

• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Maintain a clean and operational studio.
• Will operate audio board during live broadcasts.
• Other duties as assigned by the Creative Services Director.

Work experience and education required for position

• High School diploma
• Good listening skills
• Quick learner

Compensation: $15.00 per hour, 20 hours per week #LI-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.