Freelance Production assistant/Assistant Director Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in

divh2Production Assistant/h2pThe Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. This is a freelance position./pulliComposes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors/liliAdjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director/liliOperates studio cameras during live broadcasts/liliOperates remote cameras during live broadcasts/liliConfers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements/liliSets up cameras and related equipment/liliTests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment/liliProduces graphics for newscast/liliCreates graphics for the newscast/liliPerforms other duties as assigned/li/ulpRequirements Skills:/pulliExcellent communication skills, both oral and written./liliProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment./liliAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously./li/ul/div