Production Assistant

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KBMT 12News (ABC & NBC) in Beaumont, Texas is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented

Production Assistant to support newsroom and studio operations. This temporary, entry-level position is expected to last 4 to 6 months and offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about broadcasting to gain hands-on experience in television production. The Production Assistant will work closely with producers, directors, anchors, and technical staff to help ensure smooth, successful newscasts and special programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of studio production, including camera operation, teleprompter, floor direction, and audio/lighting support.
• Prepare and maintain studio sets and equipment before and after broadcasts.
• Operate production equipment during live and recorded newscasts.
• Collaborate with producers and directors to execute rundowns accurately and on time.
• Assist with newsroom tasks, including script organization, graphics coordination, and show timing.
• Ensure smooth communication between the control room, studio, and newsroom staff.
• Support field crews and special projects as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Strong interest in television production and journalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic understanding of production equipment and software (preferred but not required training provided).
• Previous broadcasting or media experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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