Production Assistant

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend production meetings;
• Type, edit, copy and distribute scripts;
• organize travel arrangements for cast, crew and production executives;
• organize accommodation for cast and crew;
• Type and distribute schedules, or call sheets;
• Assist cast members, and at times running errands for them;
• Run errands between the production office and other departments;
• Deal with accounts and expenses
• Keep track of timings during a program
• Set up pre-recorded material in the studio
• Make schedules, shot lists, logs and other paperwork for post-production.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Position Requirements:

• College Degree in Communications, Broadcasting or similar discipline preferred
• Previous experience in a television newsroom as in intern or production assistant preferred
• Good working knowledge of politics and current events
• Strong writing ability and sound organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well under intense deadlines and pressure
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Technical ability with non-linear broadcast video editing equipment a plus

Technical ability with HD camera equipment a plus