• Production Assistant-Sports & News…

    Nexstar Media Group (Wichita, KS)


    KSN is looking for an individual to fill a part-time, temporary position to assist with sports and news coverage. Position requires work in the field, shooting news, weather and sports content and work in the newsroom to edit videos and prepare for broadcast or digital publishing. Position includes shooting video highlights of local sports coverage, including high school football. Position is in-person at KSNW, Wichita, Kansas, using equipment provided by the station, under supervision of news team and management. Temporary position is for fall of 2025.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Shoot video in the field, including interviews

    + Gather and organize raw and edited video into files according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming

    + Review all video for accuracy and adherence to station standards

    + Shoot highlights of local sporting events, as assigned

    + Edit video for broadcast and digital platforms

    + Assist in newsroom duties during shift, as assigned

    Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    + Basic editing and videography skills

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    + High school diploma required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

    + Fluency in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus

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

    + Flexibility to work any shift

     

    TRAINING/EQUIPMENT: Operate newsroom computer systems, editing and camera equipment.

     

    Provide resume and digital reel when applying.

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENT/MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel within the local market will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

     

    NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned

     

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    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.