• Assistant I, Production Full Time AM

    Nexstar Media Group (Bismarck, ND)


    KXMB Is looking for a fulltime production assistant to be involved in the production of Good Day Dakota. This shift will start bright and early at 4:00 am with the luxury of being done at 12:45 pm! Will get to participate in all production aspects of Good Day Dakota and Studio 701.

     

    Some experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. The right candidate will be able to learn and adapt quickly, think on the fly, and use critical and creative thinking to solve daily issues. This position will have opportunities to engage in all aspects of our production including directing.Typically, Monday through Friday only. Will have to work some holidays with holiday pay.

     

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

    + Adjusts 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 to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements

    + Sets up cameras and related equipment

    + Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment

    + Produces graphics for newscast

    + Creates graphics for the newscast

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills:

    + 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.

     

    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.