Assistant I, News Production

The News Production Assistant provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program.

• Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects.

• Assist with general duties including screening tapes, finding still images etc.

• Research and disseminate ideas for project-related news topics and elements.

• Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for projects; organize element reels.

• Log and archive video and associated data for future use.

Requirements & Skills:

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.

• Detail oriented.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.

• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.