Production Assistant, WXYZ Job at The E.W. Scripps Company
WXYZ, the Scripps ABC station in Detroit, MI is hiring a part-time Production Assistant! The Production Assistant operates a teleprompter during live and recorded productions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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Load scripts and operate teleprompter on all live newscasts.
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Follow rundowns during live and recorded programs and productions.
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Work with Directors and Producers to prepare show elements.
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Assist with guests and show set-ups.
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Print and distribute scripts.
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Perform duties of Floor Director for studio recordings and special programs.
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Take cues from the Director and provide cues and other information to the talent.
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Inform the Director of any relevant off-camera action.
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Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Some experience in related field preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
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Working knowledge of current studio television equipment and methods to accomplish daily preparation and production of newscasts and other programs to service the station.
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Should have good production skills and work well under pressure.
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Basic computer skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to be diplomatic with a variety of staff and guests from all departments.
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Must have good speaking and listening skills.
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Must be reliable, dependable possess a willingness to learn.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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Position involves studio and some field productions.
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May include standing and walking for long periods of time while giving visible cues to on-air talent.
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Requires flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company
(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. 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 of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, 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.
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