Production Assistant

Job Description

Overview:

CBS News and Stations Detroit owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is looking for a Production Assistant to join our CBS News Detroit team. We are looking for someone to assist our team of Multi-Skilled Producers and Assignment Editors. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a 24/7 Live and Streaming News environment.

Responsibilties:
• Assist Assignment Editors with researching and verifying sources for potential news stories.
• Assist Multi-Skilled Producers with putting packages together for air.
• Learn how to time broadcasts and insure they are correct on the stream and on air.
• Assist Multi-Skilled Journalists in the field when necessary.
• Operate teleprompter during newscasts, and operate a jib and studio cameras.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community.
• Assist Web Producers with content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Strong communication skills required.
• Must be able to learn quickly.
• Work well with a variety of people.
• Meet the tough standards of the high- pressure environment of a news broadcasting production.
• Must be available to work a non-traditional schedule, including nights, overnights, and/or weekends as necessary.
• B.A. Degree with some background in Journalism preferred.
• Knowledge of television production, previous internships with news organizations, and familiarity with Southeastern Michigan is helpful.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g61jn9-3-135-200-233-42 in your application.