Production Assistant

This is a Freelance Job

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES for Paramount . CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

Assist in the preparation and production of WBZ TV newscasts and other WBZ studio productions

Duties include preparing formats and scripts for shows, operating studio production equipment including teleprompter, graphics and newsroom computer systems. Set-up and striking of studio sets and various other related duties.

Other duties as needed include the preparation of program recordings for air. Check recordings, timing of shows, notifying appropriate departments of program discrepancies. Work closely with the Traffic department, on-air technical staff and the Production Coordinator

Qualifications:

Television experience preferred.

Candidate should have familiarity with studio and control room practices, newsroom operation experience a plus.

Communications skills are essential. Individual must be able to work flexible hours and overtime, including nights and weekends