Production Assistant

About TEGNATEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.13 On Your Side, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an enthusiastic, positive, part-time Production Assistant to support the weekend operations of broadcast and digital media. The right candidate will join our weekend morning news team operating studio cameras and running audio. We are seeking someone who is flexible with their schedule and experienced in all facets of studio production.Responsibilities:• Control multiple remote cameras and lighting board in studio for live news broadcasts and post-production• Escort on-air guests to studio, assign microphones, floor direct and act as liaison between guests and producer• Operate audio board including mics, music, IFBs and live shots• Basic editing for daily promotional videos and post-production recordingsRequirements:• Experience in a TV broadcast or production environment• Ability to work independently• Strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders• Must be open to covering other shifts as needed outside weekend morning dutiesBenefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.EEO statement:TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.comRecruiting Fraud Alert:To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.Privacy Notice for California ResidentsSMS Messaging Privacy Policy