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The Dallas Morning News · 1 day ago

Production Assistant

positionJackson, MS
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
The Dallas Morning News is part of Hearst Television, which operates numerous media outlets across the U.S. They are seeking a Broadcast Production Assistant to join their production crew, responsible for operating equipment and ensuring successful live broadcasts. The role involves collaborating with the production team and managing various production tasks.
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Responsibilities

Operate cameras and studio floor directing
Move and handle props and sets during productions
Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
Assist the directors

Qualification

Television production equipmentEditing experienceVideography experienceAdobe PremiereTeam player

Required

Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software
Editing experience is necessary
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Preferred

Videography experience helpful
Related military experience will be considered

Company

The Dallas Morning News

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The Dallas Morning News offers the latest local and international news via a variety of print and digital media.
dateFounded in 1885
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.dallasnews.com

H1B Sponsorship

The Dallas Morning News has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.35M
Key Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.35M
2015-03-11Series Unknown· $5M

Leadership Team

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Jim Moroney
Publisher/CEO
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