Production Assistant
Job Overview
This position is responsible for editing video and running audio for our live and recorded television newscasts and shows.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner with peers, on-air talent, producers, directors, managers, and members of the public to help ensure a professional TV newscast/show is produced.
- Accurately switch all elements of the audio under your control. Under the direction of the director, correctly switch all audio going through the audio booth. Work ahead to ensure that all elements that are needed during your shift are ready to go.
- Control the quality of the audio going through the audio booth. Ensure that all elements of the audio are at the proper level. Ensure that the balance between microphones, music, and video sources are mixed and in a proper relationship with each other.
- Availability to respond to audio needs. Be available at the audio position during your shift to handle any audio needs, especially during times when we are covering breaking news. Help with coverage of special events.
- Grow professionally as an audio operator. Seek out ways to become more knowledgeable about new technologies in our business. Bring to the attention of engineering management any ideas that would improve the product we are putting on the air. Seek additional knowledge about the operation of other areas of the department.
- Video editing that meets a high standard of accuracy, balance, and ethics.
- Operating digital NLE editing equipment and Windows computer software. Experience using Adobe Premiere preferred.
- Complete other duties as requested and needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, some on-the-job experience or schooling preferred but not required.
- Must know broadcast production equipment, techniques, and language or be able to learn.
- Ability to work well with people while handling stressful situations. Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment.
- Computer experience needed.
- Must be able to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules may vary.
- Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Physical Requirements Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Work with time-sensitive information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys, cameras, teleprompter, and board controls as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods. Wear a headset during the course of work. Ability to read, hear, and speak clearly and follow both oral and written directions. Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in a clear, concise manner to others. Sit and/or stand for extended periods. Above average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping. Climbs ladders. Lift up to 20 lbs. alone. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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