News Production Assistant

Job Description

WDAF-TV / Fox 4 in Kansas City is seeking a News Production Assistant. The News Production Assistant provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program.
• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location
• Maintains and stores equipment
• Studio maintenance
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Runs teleprompter during newscasts
• Greet and mic guests
• Coordinate segments in the studio
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High School Diploma required
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv6kpn-18-117-182-179-42 in your application.