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Nexstar Media Group NewsNation Production Assistant, (New York) in New York, New York
NewsNation Production Assistant, Weekend Dayside (New York)
NewsNation is looking for a Production Assistant to join the team of the forthcoming weekend morning newscast. The production assistant will play a key role in assisting both show producers and talent in preparing for the newscast.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production through airing of show live each weeknight at 9pCT/10pET.
•Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers.
•Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics.
•Assist with guests who will appear on air.
•Perform administrative tasks for show team as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Commitment to being a self-Starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.