Gray Television
Gray Television is hiring: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - KFDA in Amarillo
Gray Television, Amarillo, TX, United States, 79161
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KFDA:
KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built the dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and diligence who we pick to come to work with us, we are looking for those who want to make a difference.
Job Summary/Description:
This position serves as both a technical director and production assistant duties including being a field photographer. Successful candidates will operate in a newsroom environment that blends news content gathering and production operations.
KFDA Newschannel10 is seeking a Production Assistant to join our team. Successful candidates will perform traditional production assistant duties ( audio, studio camera, Directing, and teleprompter) as well as newsroom duties including editing and using a camera to capture footage that helps tell a story. This is an exciting position with great potential for upward mobility. Flexible schedule required. College Degree and/or relevant experience preferred. Qualified applicants should be highly motivated and eager to learn all positions within our production department.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
> Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming.
> Assist the department in studio management, lighting, and equipment maintenance.
> Operate audio console for live and recorded programming.
> Direct newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts.
> Set up and manage station streaming broadcasts and other assigned duties.
Qualifications/Requirements:
> Must work well under pressure.
> Must be eager to learn and a team player.
> Some lifting is required.
> Valid driver's license as some travel may be required.
> Camera and editing experience preferred.
> Clean driving record required.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KFDA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KFDA:
KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built the dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and diligence who we pick to come to work with us, we are looking for those who want to make a difference.
Job Summary/Description:
This position serves as both a technical director and production assistant duties including being a field photographer. Successful candidates will operate in a newsroom environment that blends news content gathering and production operations.
KFDA Newschannel10 is seeking a Production Assistant to join our team. Successful candidates will perform traditional production assistant duties ( audio, studio camera, Directing, and teleprompter) as well as newsroom duties including editing and using a camera to capture footage that helps tell a story. This is an exciting position with great potential for upward mobility. Flexible schedule required. College Degree and/or relevant experience preferred. Qualified applicants should be highly motivated and eager to learn all positions within our production department.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
> Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming.
> Assist the department in studio management, lighting, and equipment maintenance.
> Operate audio console for live and recorded programming.
> Direct newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts.
> Set up and manage station streaming broadcasts and other assigned duties.
Qualifications/Requirements:
> Must work well under pressure.
> Must be eager to learn and a team player.
> Some lifting is required.
> Valid driver's license as some travel may be required.
> Camera and editing experience preferred.
> Clean driving record required.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KFDA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.