Production Assistant

We’re seeking a skilled Production Assistant to join our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Operate control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials
• Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
• Support off-air commercial production, dubbing music to hard disk and programming automation computers
• Protect station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air
• Assist with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
• Process time-out programming for accurate play back and clock management
• Monitor and update weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions
• Screen in-coming phone calls and selectively choose callers for On-Air talk shows
• Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.)

What You’ll Need:

• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Comfort in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience in a related role and/or technical training
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Share Point

What You’ll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Location: 1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, Medford, MA 02155

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.