Production Assistant Part-Time
Primary Purpose
- Production Assistant will be responsible for assisting the team with daily studio and field production.
Key Activities
- Assist in gathering, writing and editing content for multiple platforms.
- Assist with technical operations in the studio including operating teleprompter.
- Update music cue sheets monthly
- Work with associate producer to secure props for segments online or at brick and mortar
- Update PTO in team conference room based on A, B, C, D weeks
- Print daily rundowns for executive producer
- Work with entertainment line producer to maintain a clean and positive work environment. This includes managing weekly talent wardroom including dry cleaning, cleaning and organizing conference room daily, assisting with staff lunches and special events, including set up and clean up and assisting in managing and maintaining company car fleet as well as shopping weekly for staff craft services and maintaining craft services table.
- Execute daily run requests
- Check mailroom for packages and deliveries
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills
Education & Experience/Certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred
- 1 year experience
Skills & Abilities
- Previous Newsroom experience preferred.
- Strong Verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, storytelling abilities and news judgment.
- Proficiency in Mac and PC, Final Cut Pro and I-News.
- Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
- Ability to execute time sensitive decisions
Work Environment
- Valid driver's license, good driving record and provide certificate of insurance with company required insurance limits.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 52 television stations in 36 markets, Scripps is one of the nation’s largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs a collection of national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Stitcher; the fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape, Laff and Court TV; and Triton, the global leader in digital audio technology and measurement services. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.