Production Assistant - Kfda

A multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across 117 full‑power television markets, is seeking a Production Assistant at KFDA‑Station‑Amarillo, TX. The role blends technical direction and production assistance within a newsroom environment.

Location
: 7900 Broadway Drive, Amarillo, TX 79108, USA

KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built the dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and careful hiring. We are looking for those who want to make a difference.

This position serves as both a technical director and a production assistant, including field photography. The successful candidate will perform traditional production assistant duties—audio, studio camera, directing, and teleprompter—while also engaging in newsroom tasks such as editing and using a camera to capture footage that tells a story. Flexibility in schedule is required. A college degree and/or relevant experience is preferred, and applicants should be highly motivated and eager to learn all positions within our production department.

• Operate studio cameras for live and recorded programming.
• Assist the department in studio management, lighting, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate audio console for live and recorded programming.
• Direct newscasts for live and recorded broadcasts.
• Set up and manage station streaming broadcasts and other assigned duties.

• Must work well under pressure.
• Must be eager to learn and a team player.
• Some lifting required.
• Valid driver’s license, as some travel may be required.
• Camera and editing experience preferred.
• Clean driving record required.

Gray Media 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 Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where 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 Media 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 Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.