Production Assistant

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.

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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.