Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland Oregon
Hours: Full Time
Job Summary
Position/Title:
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT – KPTV/KPDX
Details:
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
KPTV/KPDX seeks a motivated and energetic Production Assistant to join the FOX 12 News team. The Production Assistant will primarily be responsible for running teleprompter and assisting the production team during Good Day Oregon, the station’s #1 morning show, but will include exposure to newscasts on all day parts. This is a position with great potential for upward mobility for someone looking to start a career in production or journalism.
Experience:
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Operate teleprompter for newscasts
– Assist production team in studio management, equipment upkeep, and other tasks
– Work with newsroom employees to benefit the newscast and its content
– Engage with news, weather, and traffic anchors during the newscast about show timing
Qualifications/Requirements:
– High school diploma required. Some college or college degree preferred
– Previous experience in live production environment encouraged
– Must work well under pressure
– Must be eager to learn and be a team player
– Must have solid communication skills and be open to feedback
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Requirements:
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Operate teleprompter for newscasts
– Assist production team in studio management, equipment upkeep, and other tasks
– Work with newsroom employees to benefit the newscast and its content
– Engage with news, weather, and traffic anchors during the newscast about show timing
Qualifications/Requirements:
– High school diploma required. Some college or college degree preferred
– Previous experience in live production environment encouraged
– Must work well under pressure
– Must be eager to learn and be a team player
– Must have solid communication skills and be open to feedback
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Contact:
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.
Apply Online URL:
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Apply Online: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=aa32545f-8030-4698-ad37-9bdd03fce388Expiration: July 31, 2023
