Production Assistant

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts, including composing and framing camera shots, adjusting camera settings, operating studio and remote cameras, conferring with directors, setting up and maintaining equipment, and producing graphics for newscasts.

Must Have

• Compose and frame camera shots, applying technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings.
• Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting.
• Operate studio cameras during live broadcasts.
• Operate remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Confer with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements.
• Set up cameras and related equipment.
• Test, clean, maintain and repair camera equipment.
• Produce graphics for newscast.
• Create graphics for the newscast.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• 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
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
• Produces graphics for newscast
• Creates graphics for the newscast
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.