Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
This role involves video editing, operating studio equipment, and managing live newscasts. Requires at least 2 years of experience in television production with strong leadership and communication skills.

• Salary: $18/hr (commensurate with experience and skill level)
• Workplace Requirements: May require working early mornings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays
• Years of Experience Required: 2 or more years in television production
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Adobe Premiere Pro, running audio board, non-linear video editing, technical production elements
• Soft Skills Required: Organizational skills, communication, leadership, adaptability, decision-making
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Not mentioned

Full Posting:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro for newscasts
• Floor directing and managing studio floor during live broadcasts
• Operating studio cameras, jib, Steadicam, and audio board for live newscasts
• Communicating all technical and staging requirements between producers and directors
• Collaborating with producers and directors on production elements, lighting, camera-blocking, props, and set furnishings
• Managing guests who appear in newscasts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• 2 or more years of professional experience in television production
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to run an audio board for live newscasts, floor direct, and manage the studio floor
• Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and communicate with production crew effectively
• Excellent judgment and timely decision-making in a live news production environment
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of news video and audio production equipment technologies
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Knowledge of non-linear video editing
• Able to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions to crew during live broadcasts
• Works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates innovative thinking and creativity in responsibilities