• Production Assistant - Part Time

    Nexstar Media Group (Lexington, KY)


    The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

    + Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects.

    + Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors

    + Adjust 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 discussing sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements

    + Sets up cameras and related equipment

    + Operates sound equipment including Audio Board and microphones

    + Operates Character Generator and Graphics

    + Operates Teleprompter

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements & Skills :

    + Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.

    + Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.

    + Detail oriented.

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

    + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

    + Must be able to work up to 30 hours per week. Some weekday AM shifts, some weekday PM shifts and most weekend evenings. Schedules will be according to the Production Director's needs, potentially changing weekly.

     

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    Physical Demands & Work Environment :

    The Production Assistant must be able to sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Production Assistant must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

     

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.