PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - KFDA

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Amarillo, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Operate studio cameras, audio and lighting, direct live and recorded newscasts, run teleprompter, assist with equipment maintenance and streaming broadcasts, and capture/edit field footage. Flexible schedule and teamwork required.
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About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KFDA:

KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built the dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and being diligent in who we pick to come work with us. We are looking for those who want to make a difference.

Job Summary/Description:

This position serves as both a technical director and a production assistant, including being a field photographer. Successful candidates will operate in a newsroom environment that blends news content gathering and production operations.

KFDA Newschannel 10 is seeking a Production Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will perform traditional production assistant duties ( audio, studio camera, directing, and teleprompter) as well as newsroom duties, including editing and using a camera to capture footage that helps tell a story. This is an exciting position with great potential for upward mobility. Flexible schedule required. College Degree and/or relevant experience preferred. Qualified applicants should be highly motivated and eager to learn all positions within our production department.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

> Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming.
> Assist the department in studio management, lighting, and equipment maintenance.
> Operate audio console for live and recorded programming.
> Direct newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts.
> Set up and manage station streaming broadcasts and other assigned duties.
Qualifications/Requirements:

> Must work well under pressure.
> Must be eager to learn and a team player.
> Some lifting required.
> Valid driver’s license, as some travel may be required.
> Camera and editing experience preferred.
> Clean driving record required.

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KFDA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.


Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming.
  • Operate audio console for live and recorded programming.
  • Direct newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts.
  • Set up and manage station streaming broadcasts.
  • Manage studio lighting and equipment maintenance.
  • Operate teleprompter.
  • Work well under pressure and be a team player.
  • Some lifting required (physical ability to lift equipment).
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record; some travel may be required.
  • Camera and editing experience.
  • College degree and/or relevant experience.
  • Flexible schedule availability.
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
2,154 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

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