Newsmax Media, Inc. is hiring: Production Assistant in New York

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• Assist producers, anchors, and show teams with daily broadcast production tasks.
• Attend production meetings and contribute to content planning.
• Type, edit, format, and distribute scripts and rundowns.
• Organize travel arrangements and accommodations for cast, crew, and production executives.
• Create and distribute call sheets and production schedules.
• Support on-air talent and guests, including coordinating logistics and providing necessary materials.
• Run errands between production offices, studios, and other departments.
• Track show timing and coordinate with the control room to ensure smooth transitions.
• Assist with setting up and preparing pre-recorded content for live broadcasts.
• Work with the post-production team to create shot lists, logs, and other necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with editors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality video content.
• Maintain organization of production assets, including scripts, footage, and rundowns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the production team.
  
  

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist producers, anchors, and show teams with daily broadcast production tasks.
• Attend production meetings and contribute to content planning.
• Type, edit, format, and distribute scripts and rundowns.
• Organize travel arrangements and accommodations for cast, crew, and production executives.
• Create and distribute call sheets and production schedules.
• Support on-air talent and guests, including coordinating logistics and providing necessary materials.
• Run errands between production offices, studios, and other departments.
• Track show timing and coordinate with the control room to ensure smooth transitions.
• Assist with setting up and preparing pre-recorded content for live broadcasts.
• Work with the post-production team to create shot lists, logs, and other necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with editors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality video content.
• Maintain organization of production assets, including scripts, footage, and rundowns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the production team.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field preferred.
• Previous newsroom experience (internships or production assistant roles) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable interest in current events, politics, and media.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills, with sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure news environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with non-linear video editing (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Final Cut) is a plus.
• Familiarity with HD camera equipment and newsroom production technology is a plus.
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime options c. $56k
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  
  

This role offers an entry level opportunity to join the fast-paced world of cable news and is the perfect launching pad for a career in television production. If you are eager to break into the industry and learn from top professionals, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team at Newsmax!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Cable and Satellite Programming

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