Production Assistant
Turner
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Production Assistant - Gps, CNN
Turner Services Inc. seeks a Production Assistant for the Fareed Zakaria department.
The Daily
• The Production Assistant for Fareed Zakaria GPS works closely with show producers to find the best video and elements for segments and packages, within CNN systems and elsewhere.
• The Production Assistant helps book studio and control room time, factchecks producer scripts, gathers video and photo elements, helps create graphics, and corrects interview transcripts.
• The PA has the opportunity to pitch ideas for the program and help producers and associate producers with research.
• They will also help the show booker with logistics.
• This person must work closely with rights and clearances, affiliate desk and assignment desks to ensure best video is used and sourced properly.
• The PA will operate the teleprompter in the control room, should be able to write and code banners, and will help with the show's recording and archiving process.
• The PA should work efficiently but accurately under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to regularly work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require, including weekends.
The Essentials
• A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Must have a deep interest in global affairs, politics, and economics.
• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience in network television or major-market news production.
• Familiarity with CNN video databases such as Mediasource and Mira is very helpful.
• Graphics production experience including experience with the ''Viz Pilot'' graphics device helpful.
• Must demonstrate strong research skills.
• Must be team-oriented, able to take direction from producers and control room personnel, capable of meeting deadlines and functioning calmly in high-pressure situations including breaking news.
• Must be computer literate, detail oriented, have strong internet research skills, and the ability to learn internal digital video archives.
• Experience in control room is a plus.