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Production Assistant

WETM

Elmira, NY, USA

Job Type

Television

About the Role

WETM 18 News is seeking a Production Assistant for our News Department. The main duties of this position revolve around preparing the production for automated newscasts, including camera movement, graphics, and all things needed to produce a full newscast. If you are a successful internet gamer, you have considered a career that involves using computer software, and you would like to work in a fast-paced environment where things can and do often change with little warning, then we’d like to speak with you.

Requirements

  • 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.

Experience

  • 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

About the Company

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

Contact Us

1805 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203

518-456-8888

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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