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Production Assistant

KAIT

Jonesboro, AR 07-15-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (P/T) - KAIT

About KAIT

KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market's dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself in being on the cutting-edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description:

KAIT-TV, Gray Television's ABC/NBC/CW affiliate in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has an immediate opening for a part-time news production assistant. Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work under tight deadlines, have the ability to learn how to operate various news broadcast equipment, and embrace a newsroom culture that blends news content gathering with production operation. Must perform traditional production assistant duties (Chyron, audio, studio camera, and teleprompter.) Knowledge of or ability to learn Technical Media Production is a plus. This is an exciting position with great potential for upward mobility.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Chyron, audio, studio camera and teleprompter duties
- Work with news and production to create visually appealing newscasts
- Work with master control
- Knowledge of graphics production

Qualifications/Responsibilities:
- College degree preferred
- Familiarity with newscast production
- Some knowledge of Master Control operations including programming & commercials
- Must work effectively under pressure
- Ability to adapt to new systems & technology

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d91jz4-3-128-199-162-42 in your application.

Company Profile
KAIT

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.