WGNO-TV in New Orleans has an exciting opportunity for an entry level News Production Assistant! We are looking for an energetic, reliable, and creative candidate to help prepare and execute on-air newscasts. This person may also create content for our digital and social platforms (website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). This is a great entry-level position for someone looking to launch a career in news, television, or various digital and social roles.
This position works closely with newsroom managers/leaders, newscast producers, and production crew to deliver late-breaking, informative news, weather, and traffic coverage in the Greater New Orleans region.
Responsibilities include:
- Live shot coordination with Newscenter and field crews for our Morning, Evening, and/or Weekend Newscasts
- Prepping for newscasts including but not limited to: Assignment Desk, studio and set preparation.
- Operate teleprompter during newscasts, breaking news, and specials
- Video editing for newscasts
- Creating content for our digital and social platforms
- Track, document and communicate technical and operational notes to Production, News, Engineering and Creative Services management as appropriate.
- Reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily News production processes.
- Provide other production support (live and pre-recorded) for News Specials, Creative Services, Sports, Special Events, Digital and Client production.
- Facilitate production support aligned with Departmental and Station business objectives and priorities as required.
- Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under hard deadlines.
- Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic, fluid and vigorous environment associated with live News production.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience:
- Experience is not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred
- Training will be provided
- Shifts vary; must be able to work morning, evening, and/or weekends, as needed
- Candidates must submit current resume detailing relevant experience and interests
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