What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at MediaCo Holding Inc?
WHBQ in Memphis, TN is looking for a full-time Production Assistant to join our winning team! Production Assistants are trained to act with excellence in various production roles during live newscasts.
Positions include Camera, TelePrompTer, Floor Manager, Audio Operator and Graphic/Video Playback operator.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Applicants must demonstrate problem solving abilities, creativity, initiative, and a desire to grow within the organization
- Attention to detail is a must in the execution of each of the roles as one of the final gatekeepers before our product is transmitted over the air
- Willingness to learn new and challenging roles
- Ideal candidate would be working toward a degree in related field
- Editing, writing, graphic creation and other assistant roles in the newsroom
Physical Demands
- Required to sit or stand for long periods of time
- May be required to do some lifting and or moving of equipment (less than 50lbs)
Qualifications:
- Some College and or experience working in live production environment is preferred
- Ability to edit with Adobe Premier software
- Desire to grow and advance to new positions in the station
Apply on line at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=32d20f5d-2c2c-4959-b573-a711936d5940&ccId=9201752978206_2&lang=en_US then click the CAREERS tab
WHBQ FOX 13 in Memphis TN and Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.
About Rincon
Rincon Broadcasting Group is a privately held media company committed to reshaping regional broadcast by combining legacy media assets with forward-looking technologies. Under the leadership of industry veteran, Todd Parkin, Rincon is acquiring multiple mid-market television stations with long-term growth potential.