Search jobs > Milwaukee, WI > Production assistant

Production Assistant

Mediabistro
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Full-time

WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, WI, has an opening for a Broadcast Production Assistant . We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew.

You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment related to live broadcasts and post-production.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Operate cameras and studio floor directing
  • Move and handle props and sets during productions
  • Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
  • Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
  • Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
  • Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
  • Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
  • Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
  • Assist the directors

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software
  • Videography experience helpful
  • Editing experience is necessary
  • Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
  • Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.

That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

17 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Advocate Construction
Brookfield, Wisconsin

The Production Assistant allows you to work your way throughout the production department while learning new processes and skills along the way. Production Assistants to work out of our Dallas, TX. We invite you to join our team within the Production Department to gain a better understanding of who ...

Promoted
BCI Acrylic Independent Dealers
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We at Empire Home Remodeling are seeking Production Assistant/Runner to add to our growing team. ...

Hatch Staffing Services
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Assist Production Manager in scheduling production in accordance with sales orders to meet customer requirements. Operate production and manage production personnel at high levels of productivity and efficiency. Compile job packets for production floor. Train personnel in various production processe...

Mediabistro
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Broadcast Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment related to live broadcasts a...

BCI Acrylic Independent Dealers
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

We at Empire Home Remodeling are seeking Production Assistant/Runner to add to our growing team. ...

Mediabistro
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Broadcast Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment related to live broadcasts a...

Argus Technical Services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Production Assistant Repairs snn. Responsible for streamlining repairs parts logistics, ensuring efficient component movement within the repairs department, and coordinating transfers to/from production departments, the warehouse, and shipping/receiving areas. Additionally, you'll actively engage in...

Promoted
Westcare Foundation, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative and clerical support to the Administrative Coordinator and program(s) to which they are assigned. Provides general administrative and clerical support to program leadership, including scheduling appointments, handling incoming and outgoing...

Promoted
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Department of Medicine's Gastroenterology Division you will perform routine and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable skill and in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, under general direction. Anticipate and initiate action regarding administrative functions. As...

Promoted
Manufacturing
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Our Production Manager leads and directs the work of a skilled team that includes assembly, welding and custom fabrication work. ...