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Nexstar Media Group Assistant I, Production in Champaign, Illinois
The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required for live and recorded broadcasts. The production crew works together running cameras, audio, graphics, teleprompter, and switcher to produce a professional and quality on-air product under the leadership of a director. The department must work closely with news, sports, weather, and lifestyle talent and producers to ensure smooth preparation and execution of a clean broadcast.
Additional Job Description:
Operates studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts
Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure, and lighting as requested by the director
Confers with directors, producers, talent and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements
Prepare cameras, set pieces, microphones, and related equipment prior to broadcast
Tests, cleans, and maintains studio and control room equipment
Operates audio board for live and recorded broadcasts
Produces graphics for broadcasts
Operates graphics and video playback systems for live and recorded broadcasts
Edits video and preforms other post-production tasks for promos and recorded broadcasts
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephones, cameras, and other studio/control room equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and move set pieces and equipment up to 40 lbs
Ability to communicate effectively over headsets for extended periods
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
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