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TEGNA · 19 hours ago

Production Assistant

Midland, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

TEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services through its television stations. They are seeking a motivated Production Assistant to support newsroom and studio operations, gaining hands-on experience in television production while collaborating with producers and technical staff to ensure successful broadcasts.

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Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of studio production, including camera operation, teleprompter, floor direction, and audio/lighting support

Prepare and maintain studio sets and equipment before and after broadcasts

Operate production equipment during live and recorded newscasts

Collaborate with producers and directors to execute rundowns accurately and on time

Assist with newsroom tasks, including script organization, graphics coordination, and show timing

Ensure smooth communication between the control room, studio, and newsroom staff

Support field crews and special projects as needed

Maintain professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Qualification

Television productionProduction equipment understandingCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsWork under pressure

Required

Strong interest in television production and journalism

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

Basic understanding of production equipment and software (preferred but not required training provided)

Previous broadcasting or media experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Access to dental and eye care coverage

Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance

Disability and life insurance

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k)

Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one

ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc

12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year