Production Assistant - Palm Springs, CA (2024)

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are thestorytellersbringing our characters to life, thecreatorsbringing them to your living rooms and thedreamerscreating what's next...

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are *** .

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Your New Role...

The *** Production Assistant is an early careers position that handles a variety of daily production tasks to support *** Worldwide. This role has three distinct areas where you will perform essential tasks to support daily live News production. They are: 1) Live Programming - supporting anchors with teleprompting 2) Video Production - supporting shows with basic editing and 3) Newsgathering - by watching and logging daily news events. These three areas will allow an early career journalist to participate in and grow their knowledge of editorial news production.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Can include anything from:

• Control Room support - delivering scripts & mic'ing for anchors at *** -US and *** -International from Atlanta supporting anchors in a variety of locations. In addition to guest greeting and other production tasks as requested.
• Video Production support - Basic editing of sots, Vos and some light package work to support Newsource and *** Sport. Basic editing means verifying aspect ratio, audio, and video levels prior to editing and delivering content. As well as properly entering metadata and publishing content for *** affiliates.
• Newsgathering support - view video and create descriptive narratives of visuals and sound that result in shot sheets for key video assets. Utilize news awareness and collaboration to prioritize work while partnering with correspondents and producers to identify key news nuggets from the video.
• Able to work in a high pressure, fast-paced, newsgathering, and production environment.
• *** is an organization that is 24/7, candidates should be prepared to work onsite in Atlanta or hybrid on overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, political science or related field of study is preferred; or similar demonstrated on-the-job experience.
• An internship in a news environment or previous newsroom experience is preferred.
• Understanding of current news events is a must, as well as a strong curiosity for current and historic events.
• Understanding of file-based workflows and the basics of video editing.
• Stellar communication skills and a strong curiosity for current events and industry trends is a must.
• Ability to successfully work under deadline pressure and in a team effectively in person or hybrid.
• Be agile, flexible, and able to work with multiple teams.
• Great attention to detail and a creative mindset.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook.
• Language skills are highly valued.
• Ideal candidates will be looking at careers in journalism such as producing, video editing, writing, reporting, or working on an assignment desk.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

****-TV, 13 On Your Side, the *** -owned *** affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an enthusiastic, positive, part-time Production Assistant to support the weekend operations of broadcast and digital *** . The right candidate will join our weekend morning news team operating studio cameras and running audio. We are seeking someone who is flexible with their schedule and experienced in all facets of studio production.

Responsibilities:

• Control multiple remote cameras and lighting board in studio for live news broadcasts and post-production
• Escort on-air guests to studio, assign microphones, floor direct and act as liaison *** ween guests and producer
• Operate audio board including mics, music, IFBs and live shots
• Basic editing for daily promotional videos and post-production recordings

Requirements:

• Experience in a TV broadcast or production environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders
• Must be open to covering other shifts as needed outside weekend morning duties

Benefits:

*** offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. *** offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as 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 *** '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.

Regardless of participation in *** medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

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

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www. *** .com .

EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. *** will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

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The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
• Produces graphics for newscast
• Creates graphics for the newscast
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.