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Newscast Production Assistant

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Company:  Nexstar Media Group
Industry:  Film / TV / Modeling
Broadcasting / Radio
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Media / Journalism / Publishing
Job Type:  Full Time
Country:  United States
State/Province:  Louisiana
City:  Metairie
Post Date:  05/01/2024 11:04 PM
WGNO-TV in New Orleans has an exciting opportunity for an entry level News Production Assistant! We are looking for an energetic, reliable, and creative candidate to help prepare and execute on-air newscasts. This person may also create content for our digital and social platforms (website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). This is a great entry-level position for someone looking to launch a career in news, television, or various digital and social roles.

This position works closely with newsroom managers/leaders, newscast producers, and production crew to deliver late-breaking, informative news, weather, and traffic coverage in the Greater New Orleans region.

Responsibilities include:
  • Live shot coordination with Newscenter and field crews for our Morning, Evening, and/or Weekend Newscasts
  • Prepping for newscasts including but not limited to: Assignment Desk, studio and set preparation.
  • Operate teleprompter during newscasts, breaking news, and specials
  • Video editing for newscasts
  • Creating content for our digital and social platforms
  • Track, document and communicate technical and operational notes to Production, News, Engineering and Creative Services management as appropriate.
  • Reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily News production processes.
  • Provide other production support (live and pre-recorded) for News Specials, Creative Services, Sports, Special Events, Digital and Client production.
  • Facilitate production support aligned with Departmental and Station business objectives and priorities as required.
  • Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under hard deadlines.
  • Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic, fluid and vigorous environment associated with live News production.
  • Other duties as assigned


Experience:
  • Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred
  • Training will be provided
  • Shifts vary; must be able to work morning, evening, and/or weekends, as needed
  • Candidates must submit current resume detailing relevant experience and interests


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