NewsNation is currently seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and pro-active part-time Technical Assistant to join our team at the New York Bureau. As a Technical Assistant, you will work in different control room and studio positions.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Prior control room, studio or field experience at broadcast networks.
Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.
Evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
This is an IBEW position and membership is required.
Salary Range: $31.00 - $41.00 Hourly
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.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate camera, microphone, IFB and other equipment in our cut-in studios
- Coordinate with the Chicago Bureau on any talent hits from NY
- Fill in as needed on control room positions such as prompter and Tessera as well as studio roles such as A2
- Interface directly with anchors, correspondents and guests
- Build out the Hair and Makeup schedule for each day, ensuring all talent has been accounted for
Prior control room, studio or field experience at broadcast networks.
Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.
Evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
This is an IBEW position and membership is required.
Salary Range: $31.00 - $41.00 Hourly
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.