The Production Assistant works within established Production Department guidelines to support the daily operations of the station. This position provides administrative and clerical support to the Production Department while assisting with television production activities, including camera operation, graphics creation, editing, news teases, and broadcast preparation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Performs clerical and administrative functions for the Production Department.
- Prepares forms, reports, records, and other documents using computer software and department systems.
- Maintains files, logs, and business records.
- Corresponds with customers, vendors, and coworkers to answer inquiries, coordinate events, and resolve issues.
- Assists with programming schedules and documentation.
- Completes and maintains required station logs and records.
Production Support
- Composes and frames camera shots, applying technical aspects of lighting, lenses, and camera settings to achieve desired visual effects.
- Adjusts camera positions, focus, exposure, and lighting as directed.
- Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts and special productions.
- Confers with directors, producers, and crew members regarding camera movements, shot sequences, lighting requirements, and desired production effects.
- Sets up, tests, cleans, maintains, and performs minor troubleshooting of cameras and related production equipment.
- Assists with studio preparation and production execution.
- Assists Creative Producer with commercial shoots in the field as needed.
Graphics & Editing
- Produces and updates graphics for newscasts and other station programming.
- Edits video content for news, promotions, and special projects.
- Assists in preparing content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Minimum one year of experience in clerical support, administrative assistance, television production, media operations, or a related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of television production equipment and broadcast operations preferred.
- Experience with video editing software and graphics systems preferred.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Fluency in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Minimum one year of experience in clerical support, administrative assistance, television production, media operations, or a related field
- Working knowledge of television production equipment and broadcast operations
- Experience with video editing software and graphics systems
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
