Production Assistant

Milwaukee WI, United States

Job Description

Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? When you start a career with Hearst Television, not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do, but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued.

WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, WI has an opening for a Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player to join our production crew who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires. You will be responsible for floor directing live newscasts and studio production as well lighting and staging for remote production and commercial shoots as needed and teleprompter operation. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the Director of Programming and Public Affairs and more directly the Stage Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Floor direct high paced newscasts and other studio productions
Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
Move, handle and construct props & sets for productions
Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
Lift (occasionally heavy) set pieces and equipment
Help with remote production as needed

Qualifications Requirements:

Working knowledge of television newscasts
Can deal with the stresses, deadlines, and pressures of time-sensitive production
Previous lighting, floor directing, and production experience preferred
Previous live production/broadcast/news experience preferred
Team player with a good attitude
Must be able to problem solve quickly, communicate effectively, and work well under pressure
Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule that may include evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays and can vary
Must have a valid driver’s license

Education:

Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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