Summary
KVUE is searching for a temporary part-time Production Assistant to perform a variety of technical and support functions in the execution of live newscasts, studio productions, and on-air operations. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in television, video production, and digital content creation. Candidate will also have the option to train as a broadcast director.
Category
Audio / Music / Sound
Camera Crew
Camera Operators
Floor Director
Grip / Lighting / Electric
Live Event / On Location Services
Production Assistant
Teleprompter
Location
Austin, Texas Area
Time Period
Unknown
Posted Date
Jan 05, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
KVUE is searching for a temporary part-time Production Assistant to perform a variety of technical and support functions in the execution of live newscasts, studio productions, and on-air operations. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in television, video production, and digital content creation. Candidate will also have the option to train as a broadcast director.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cameras, lighting, monitors, mics and ifbs for live newscasts and studio productions.
- Perform floor manager duties during live and recorded productions.
- Maintain studio facilities and equipment.
- Operate teleprompter for recorded segments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- This is an entry level position, previous work or school related experience is helpful.
- Must be detail oriented and able to troubleshoot and fix problems quickly during live newscasts.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent communication skills required- must be able to convey information quickly and effectively to anchors and reporters in the studio, and to the director and producer in the control room.
- Light lifting and or moving of equipment and set pieces is often required.
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Job Type
Part Time
Temporary
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening