Assistant I, News Production
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LocationLA, Baton Rouge
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live3d ago
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Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects
Assist with general duties including screening tapes, finding still images etc.
Research and disseminate ideas for project-related news topics and elements
Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for projects; organize element reels
Log and archive video and associated data for future use
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent communication and organization skills
Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office
Skills
MS Office
About the role
The News Production Assistant provides support to production staff prior to, during and after the production of a program.
Responsibilities
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Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects.
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Assist with general duties including screening tapes, finding still images etc.
•
Research and disseminate ideas for project-related news topics and elements.
•
Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage for projects; organize element reels.
•
Log and archive video and associated data for future use.
Requirements
Requirements & Skills**:**
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Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
•
Detail oriented.
•
Excellent communication and organization skills.
•
Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
•
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office.