CBS Texas is seeking a freelance/part-time Production Assistant to join our team-oriented production operations. This role is essential for our 'live' and pre-recorded television and video productions, both in our Fort Worth studio and on location.
Job Description:
- Safely operate robotic studio cameras, jib cameras, ENG field cameras, and other systems.
- Assist with various studio tasks, including operating the teleprompter, floor directing, adjusting lighting, and placing sets.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and take direction via an intercom system.
- Communicate instructions and updates from directors and producers to on-camera talent.
- Work on remote productions outside of the studio.
- Adapt to changing schedules, including working early mornings, nights, and weekends on short notice.
Requirements:
- At least three years of experience in television studio production operations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Aptitude for and interest in working on remote productions.
- Knowledge or experience with control room operations, such as directing, technical directing, audio, or character generation is a plus.
- Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
