The Daily Wire is looking for a skilled and dedicated Production Assistant to work with the Production team! The Production Assistant will operate media content and digital assets for Daily Wire shows, as well as provide support to the Production team with a variety of tasks ranging from setup, to making sure shows run as smoothly as possible. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a team-player, and has the ability to focus in times of high-demand.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accurately cueing and playing video elements on set for synchronized performance or reactions of the on-camera Talent
- Work closely with and support the Director and Producer in the execution of playback during live and prerecorded broadcasts
- Quality check for correct settings and format as well as relevant and accurate media selection
- Support Producers in creating rundowns, segment timings and schedule
- Pull and clip media for playback on podcasts as needed
- Archive and deliver data to Post Production
- Prepare necessary clip sheets and cue cards on daily basis
- Assist Lead Producer and Producers with various tasks as needed
- Run off-site errands for Production team
- Assist Production crew with set prep for shoots
- Assist in organizing and maintaining cleanliness of sets
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements:
- Previous professional Production Assistant experience preferred
- Interest in production and broadcast
- Highly self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to execute cleanly on-air in a high stress, high pressure, and rapidly changing environment
- An openness to and great attitude about receiving feedback
- Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, twisting and/or stooping, kneeling and/or squatting, climbing stairs, lifting, reaching and/or lifting overhead, grabbing with hands, pushing and pulling (required on a regular basis)
- Ability to work well under pressure
- G-suite proficiency
Additional Requirements:
- Read, speak, and write English
- Interact with clients and team members in a positive, productive, and respectful manner
- Anticipate needs and take initiative to keep operations running smoothly
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Work to advance the interests of the company at all times
- Use clear and appropriate communication
- Work under and meet tight deadlines
- Team-player attitude
- Ability to remain calm under pressure but also maintain a sense of urgency when appropriate
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong sense of professionalism
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Demonstrate dependability, reliability and responsibility
- Maintain confidential information
Reports to: Production Manager
Start date: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Compensation: $18.00-$21.00/hour
Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through BlueCross Blue Shield; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)
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