Master Control Operator/Production Assistant

Master Control Operator/Production Assistant

The top station in El Paso/Las Cruces, KVIA-TV is looking for a talented, driven Production Assistant to join its dynamic team. Successful candidate will edit programs and do switching during live sports events. They will also perform traditional production assistant duties (audio, studio camera) as well as editing news-of-the-day stories. This is an exciting position with great potential for growth. Flexible schedule required. College Degree and/or relevant experience preferred. Qualified applicants should be highly motivated and eager to learn all positions within our production department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Edit & make ready programs for broadcast

Ensure program and commercial inventory run according to rundowns

Do some switching during live events

Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming

Assist department in studio management, lighting, and equipment maintenance.

Operate audio console for live and recorded programming.

Edit newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts. Qualifications

1 to 3 years previous experience in television station's production department or production house, or completion of internship at KVIA

Must work well under pressure.

Must be able to work flexible schedule that could include early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Must be a team player and eager to learn.

Must work well in a team environment and have ability to take direction from producers and directors.

Familiarity with non-linear editing, computer graphics and animation programs.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Requires highly organized, multi-tasking, individual who can handle multiple deadlines. Minimum Physical Requirements of Position

Positioned in front of monitor - 3 to 8 hours of each shift

Use of fingers to operate keyboard and mouse - 4 to 8 hours of each shift

Walk from one area of department to another - as needed

Vision, specifically near acuity within 20-foot range -- 8 hours of each shift

Speaking/communication with team - 8 hours of each shift

Listening for verbal cues and direction -- 8 hours of each shift

KVIA-TV 4140 Rio Bravo, El Paso, Texas 79902

NPG of Texas/KVIA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer