News Production Assistant

About the role

WCYB is looking for a motivated and dependable Production Assistant to join our team and help bring our newscasts to life. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in television news and learning multiple aspects of live production. As a Production Assistant, you'll work closely with our news and production teams to prepare and execute daily newscasts across broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and production of morning, evening, and weekend newscasts
• Operate studio equipment, including cameras, audio, and graphics systems
• Prepare and manage on-air graphics and fonts for newscasts
• Assist with studio, set, and lighting preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and broadcast-ready studio
• Assist with guest coordination and studio needs
• Edit video for newscasts, web stories, and other digital platforms
• Write and prepare stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
• Conduct research and gather information for news stories
• Assist with video and tape editing as needed
• Support the production team during live broadcasts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• No previous television experience is required; training will be provided
• Education, coursework, or internship experience in television, broadcasting, communications, media production, or a related field is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to learn multiple production roles and work as part of a team
• Dependable, organized, and able to adapt quickly during live productions
• Ability to lift and carry 25–50 pounds on a regular basis
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Pay

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.50 to $18.77. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan