Production Assistant, News

About the role

The News Production Assistant supports the production team by providing assistance before, during, and after the production of a program. Duties include coordinating, creating, scheduling, and distributing news marketing projects. They also assist with general tasks such as screening tapes, finding still images, researching and disseminating news topics, and logging, transcribing, and clipping footage.

Responsibilities

• Supports production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling, and distribution of all news marketing projects.
• Aid in general duties including screening tapes, finding still images, and other related tasks.
• Research and disseminate ideas for project-related news topics and elements.
• Screen, log, transcribe, and clip footage for projects; organize element reels.
• Log and archive video and associated data for future use.

Requirements & Skills

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $16.00 - $16.50
• We offer a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.