Production Assistant (p/t) - KAIT

Company: Gray Television
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

About Gray Television:

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.

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 KAIT:

KAIT-TV, is the ABC/NBC/CW affiliate in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and the #1 rated station in the competitive market. Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University, and several high tech companies that focus on hiring and developing young professionals. Jonesboro is a quick drive to multiple state parks, boating in the Ozarks, and to Memphis, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Jonesboro is one of the most desirable cities to call home. KAIT-TV is looking to hire (3), P/T Production Assistants.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

* Write/Edit news stories under deadline * Produce content for kait8.com, Region 8 News app, Region 8 Weather app * Chyron, audio, studio camera, and teleprompter duties. * Follow strategic plan for newsroom * Assist with producing newscasts * Must have excellent people skills to deal with wide range of staff members and experience levels

Qualifications:

College degree preferred.

Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters and attach your resume.

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, 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.

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