TV Production Assistant – Live Broadcast Ops

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Panama City (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Panama City, FL is seeking a part-time Production Assistant to support live and recorded broadcasts. You will help compose and frame shots, operate studio and remote cameras, and collaborate with directors to achieve the desired lighting and camera movements.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced TV production environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Time management

Camera operation

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Panama City, FL is seeking a part-time Production Assistant to support live and recorded broadcasts. You will help compose and frame shots, operate studio and remote cameras, and collaborate with directors to achieve the desired lighting and camera movements.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced TV production environment.