Production Assistant for The Five

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for a talented and experienced Production Assistant to join The Five! The Production Assistant will work hand in hand with the segment producers to execute the vision of the show. This is not your typical Production Assistant job – as The Five is not your typical show. We are looking for a Production Assistant who can not only cut tape but oversee our social medial platforms and segment produce if needed. The ideal candidate for The Five is creative, eager, forward thinking, and loves working in an unpredictable environment. We want a Production Assistant that can navigate through the fun. You are a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You are comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast- paced news environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research, choose, and cut video for segments
• Cut sound bites for show
• Order graphics for show segments
• Work alongside anchors and producers to coordinator creative social media posts
• Pitch editorial stories for day of air
• Coordinate props and set displays needed for air

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with digital editing platforms, Dalet, and VIZ are preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong social media skills

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