Production Assistant

Job Description

OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are you passionate about the world of media and storytelling? We're seeking a dynamic and motivated Production Assistant to join our team and embark on an exciting journey! This Production Assistant role is designed as a steppingstone towards more advanced positions within our organization. As you grow your skills, you'll have the chance to explore pathways to other valuable newsroom roles like producer and/or content creator. This role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the intricacies of media production while developing essential skills like covering breaking news, digital content creation, and TV news writing, if desired. Our dedication to your professional development means you'll receive hands-on experience that will shape your media career.

This position works closely with newsroom managers/leaders, newscast producer, and production crew to deliver late-breaking, informative news, weather, and traffic coverage to Southeast Michigan.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Operating Graphics, Audio, or Camera for our Morning, Evening, and/or Weekend Newscasts
• Prepping for newscasts including but not limited to: preparing scripts to air during newscast, studio and set preparation, operating studio cameras during live newscasts
• Video editing for newscasts
• Creating content for our digital and social platforms
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred.
• Training will be provided.
• Shifts vary; but primary shift is morning news and/or weekends, as needed.
• Candidates must submit current resume detailing relevant experience and interests.
• Clear understanding and strong interest in government, politics, economics, environment, criminal justice, and other issues of public interest.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g64nkq-3-144-40-216-42 in your application.