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Nexstar Media Group Production Assistant in Springfield, Missouri
The Production Assistant is responsible for learning CG and Audio, for the purposes of filling in on either position. They are also responsible for moving and arranging set pieces, assisting guests, directing talent, and other studio-related duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Trains on, and is able to competently run, the Xpression graphics program, as well as production audio, during live news broadcasts.
Fills in for sick or vacationing coworkers in these two positions when needed.
Directs talent from the studio floor when available, including guiding them to the correct shot, and giving them visual time cues.
Communicates with Production crew and News talent during broadcasts.
Adds and removes set pieces between segments of live broadcasts.
Maintains studio cleanliness, including vacuuming and wiping down sets.
Assists guests with microphones, equipment, product displays, and other tasks related to appearing on-air.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Skills:
Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Flexible schedule, including weekends.
Basic knowledge of the workings of a television studio, as it pertains to live broadcasting of news and lifestyle programs.
Basic proficiency with computers.
Basic knowledge of Photoshop preferred.
Experience with broadcast-related equipment preferred.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Production Assistant must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Production Assistant must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.