Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Production Assistant

Video Production & EditingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBismarck, ND, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of bringing Good Day Dakota and Studio 701 to air.
Perform television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.
Compose and frame camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
Adjust the positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure, and lighting as requested by the director.
Operate studio cameras during live broadcasts.
Operate remote cameras during live broadcasts.
Confer with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.
Set up cameras and related equipment.
Test, clean, maintain, and repair camera equipment.
Produce graphics for newscasts.
Create graphics for the newscast.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KX News is looking for a production assistant to assist in all aspects of bringing Good Day Dakota and Studio 701 to air. The primary shift is 5 am to 1 pm on weekdays. Having experience is excellent but we can train the right candidate from running a teleprompter up to directing a newscast.

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded 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
Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
Sets up cameras and related equipment
Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
Produces graphics for newscast
Creates graphics for the newscast
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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