Job Description

Production Assistant

NewsNation is looking for a Production Assistant to work on Chicago-based weekend programming. The production assistant is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and production tasks. The position is based at the network's headquarters in Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production
• Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers
• Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics and scripts
• Assist with guests who will appear on air
• Perform administrative tasks for anchors, executive producers, and senior producers

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 6 months TV or streaming experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• Knowledge of ENPS or INews preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Characteristics

• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
• Thrive in a collaborative work environment

Salary range: $16.00 - $24.00/hour (based on experience) Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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