Job Description
About KFDA:
KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built the dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and diligence who we pick to come to work with us, we are looking for those who want to make a difference. We strive to bring you the latest news stories with the most accurate information. NewsChannel10 is committed to breaking news weather and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market.
Job Summary/Description:
This position serves as both a technical director and production assistant duties including being a field photographer. Successful candidates will operate in a newsroom environment that blends news content gathering and production operations.
KFDA Newschannel10 is seeking a Production Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will perform traditional production assistant duties ( audio, studio camera, Directing, and teleprompter) as well as newsroom duties including editing and using a camera to capture footage that helps tell a story. This is an exciting position with great potential for upward mobility. Flexible schedule required. College Degree and/or relevant experience preferred. Qualified applicants should be highly motivated and eager to learn all positions within our production department.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming
- Assist the department in studio management, lighting, and equipment maintenance
- Operate audio console for live and recorded programming
- Direct newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts
- Set up and manage station streaming broadcasts and other assigned duties
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must work well under pressure
- Must be eager to learn and a team player
- Some lifting required
- Valid driver's license as some travel may be required
- Camera and editing experience preferred
- Clean driving record required
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KFDA-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnzvz5-52-15-234-65-42 in your application.