TV Production Assistant — Live Broadcast & Camera Ops

Nexstar Media; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media's WMBB team is seeking a Production Assistant to support both live and recorded broadcasts. You will help record scenes, operate studio and remote cameras, and collaborate with directors and crew to achieve the requested visual outcomes.

Responsibilities include setting up cameras, testing and maintaining gear, and producing graphics for the newscast while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Office equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media's WMBB team is seeking a Production Assistant to support both live and recorded broadcasts. You will help record scenes, operate studio and remote cameras, and collaborate with directors and crew to achieve the requested visual outcomes.

Responsibilities include setting up cameras, testing and maintaining gear, and producing graphics for the newscast while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.