Job Details Careers Center - Production AssistantPlease Enable Cookies to ContinuePlease enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job.Production AssistantJob ID 2017-46515Location US-NY-New YorkCategory News OperationsPosted Date 10/25/2017More information about this jobOverviewAssist producers in getting daily broadcast on and off the air with a minimum amount of problems.ResponsibilitiesBack up assignment desk on telephone calls, answering quickly and courteously.Run teleprompter for broadcast.Log tapes for news stories.Locate file video requested by producers or reporters.Assist news producers in gathering production elements for stories.Help maintain video library.Pitch stories ideas.Make photocopies when needed.May be sent out to field produce stories.May be asked to assist web producers with digital/social contentPerform any other duties assigned by producers.QualificationsCollege degree or sufficient maturity preferred.Excellent journalistic background.Good communication skills, orally and written.Able to take direction and constructive criticism.Self-motivated, career oriented and an eager learnerKnows multiple social media platforms.Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure.Usually 8-hour workdays, 5 days a week; may be required to work additional hours or days.Enjoys daily challenges.Shift can vary from early morning to late night and can be changed to meet department’s needs.Company InfoTribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.