Production Assistant- NBC Connecticut

Job Description

Responsibilities

Production Assistant

Role Summary

Perform duties for production of live and taped programming including but not limited to: Audio, Ross xPression graphics, robotic cameras, news editing, ingest and monitor commercials to external and internal servers. Tune in live shots to coordinate ENG remotes – communicate with newsroom to identify field crews live locations and work with them to establish and tune in live shots.

Essential Functions

May be responsible for assisting in the operation of automated production equipment.

Participate in field operations for special events. Floor direct, assist with microwave capability/ setup of equipment for production of live and taped programming, news, station promotion, community service projects, commercials, and other productions.

Monitor and be actively involved with quality assurance; responsible for on-air readiness and pre-show equipment checks.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• 2 years previous related production work in one or more of the following areas: Audio, Assistant Director, Ross xPression, Camera and/or Camera robotics, Galaxy One Cut, Adobe Premier.
• Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights and to return to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage.
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must be a member or be willing to become a member of the IBEW union.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Additional Requirements:
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Qualifications
• 3 years' experience with computer applications working and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment
• Proficient in Dalet/Galaxy.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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