Technical Assistant

Job Description

NewsNation is currently seeking a creative, experienced and pro-active full-time Technical Assistant to join our team at the New York Bureau. As a Technical Assistant, you will work in different control room and studio positions with a focus on prompter.
Responsibilities: The Technical Assistant's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Operate teleprompter using Cuescript software
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing speech patterns
• Multitask by listening to anchors and correspondents while taking cues from directors and producers
• Fill in on other control room and studio positions as needed
Qualifications:
• Prior control room and studio experience in broadcast facilities.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment are a must.
• Familiarity with ENPS. All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
This is an IBEW position and membership is required.
Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly (per experience)
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-eok802-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.