Job DetailsCompany Overview****'s 13News, Indiana's news leader, is looking for a part-time
Production Assistant who can join the Production Team in executing live newscasts and field productions. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn about the many facets of local television and can use our technology to help create dynamic, energetic, and engaging content.
This is a "foot-in-the-door," part-time position that will get you started in the world of technical broadcast television. A self-starter in this job will be able to gain experience in all technical areas, with opportunities to learn about news, production, engineering, IT, and operations.
The person selected for this role will be tasked with operating studio and control room equipment for live newscasts and assisting with remote setups for live and post-produced initiatives. In addition, Production Assistants are responsible for running teleprompter and floor directing as needed, as well as operating audio consoles, gimbal cameras, and performing video editing duties.
In this job, you'll be part of our automated news environment which includes training to code on our Ross OverDrive system, operating robotic cameras and opportunities to direct cut-ins and packaged news content.
We are looking for someone who is energetic and curious about our business to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base.
Preferred knowledge, skills or experience include: - Working knowledge of basic studio operations (cueing talent, running teleprompter, etc.)
- Working knowledge of non-linear editors (Edius or Premiere preferred)
- Basic knowledge of Ross Overdrive or Grass Valley Ignite
- Basic knowledge of ENPS or iNEWS
- Customer service-focused approach to working with other departments and outside clients
Job Requirements:
- Two (2) years of experience in college or professional broadcasting environments
- Proven ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, and work well with others
- Strong organizational, communications, and time-management skills
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift and operate handheld studio and field camera weighing 15 pounds for 20 minutes at a time
About ****-TVSince its founding in 1957, Central Indiana residents have relied on **** Channel 13, the *** affiliate in Indianapolis, as the leader in local news coverage. ****'s
13News is Indiana's News Leader , with a commitment to engage and enrich the lives of the people in our community. **** Channel 13 is among the most-honored stations in the country. The station's wide range of work, from investigative stories, to excellence in producing live newscasts, have been recognized by industry peers and esteemed journalism organizations nationwide. Among them: a national Emmy award, multiple national Edward R. Murrow awards, multiple George Foster Peabody awards, multiple Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University awards, plus multiple awards from Sigma Delta Chi/Society of Professional Journalists. In addition to these accolades, 13News has received more than one hundred regional Emmy awards in just the past few years alone-- more than any other station in the state of Indiana. **** is owned by *** Inc. (NYSE: *** ), an innovative *** company that owns 62 stations in 51 markets. To learn more about **** visit www.wthr.com.
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