Production Assistant

Full Time Job
WISN-TV has an opening for a Part-Time Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. This person will be responsible for TV set and location lighting as well as floor directing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Floor direct high-paced newscasts and other studio productions

• Light in studio and on location

• Studio maintenance (changing studio lights, moving sets, cleaning)

• Essential job functions include lifting (occasionally heavy) and climbing a ladder

Experience Requirements:
• Previous lighting, floor directing and production experience preferred

• Previous live production experience preferred

• Related military experience will be considered

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must have a good attitude, be willing to learn, and be a team player

• Must be able to problem solve quickly, communicate, and work well under pressure and tight deadlines

• Attention to detail a must

• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license

• Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule that may include evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Education:

• Degree in broadcast production, communications, technical theater or similar or equivalent work experience preferred

• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements:
• As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.