Production Assistant Part- Time

Job Description

Production Assistant Part- Time Temporary

KIII-TV in Corpus Christi, Texas, the dominant local news station in South Texas, is looking for a part-time, temporary Production Assistant who will also perform duties in our one-content team workflow. This is an entry-level position that includes early morning, late evening, holiday and weekend shifts. However, it's also a great foot in the door, many people previously working in this position have gone on to be producers, directors, photographers, executive producers and on-air reporters.

The best candidates will be strong writers, show initiative, and be willing to learn several different duties at the TV station to see where they fit in best.

Responsibilities:
• Write accurate, informative stories for both on-air and online with strong viewer value in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone.
• Learn how to curate our website and how to create unique TV newscasts to best highlight the day's most compelling stories.
• As production assistant, make ready studio microphones, lights, monitors, and scripts. Also operate teleprompter, cue anchors and train on other aspects of production and Domingo Live.
• Edit mistake-free videos for use in newscasts.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Journalism and/or Mass Communication degree, or in progress, preferred.
• Must be dependable, have good communication skills and ability to perform quickly under deadlines.
• Flexible availability is necessary as position involves working varying shifts in one-team concept, including weekend, evenings, mornings and holidays.
• Long-term interest in broadcast news is a plus.

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion<

>, TEGNA's OTT advertising service.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g31oj4-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.