A News Production Assistant provides support and assistance to the News production staff prior to, during, and after the production of the News. The job duties commonly associated with the post are listed on the News Production Assistant Resume as – composing and framing camera shots, applying the technical aspects of lighting; helping to prepare the set with lights, props, equipment, etc.; assisting costumer designers, directors, camera people, and other crew members; escorting actors around the filming area, and coordinating extras, and performing administrative work.
Ideal candidates emphasize in their resumes the following job assets – budgeting skills, stress resilience, knowledge of terminology, computer savvy, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, physical strength, and stamina. Based on sample resumes, no formal education is considered necessary for this role, however, possessing a TV industry qualification will be an advantage.
Headline : Assist in all aspects of television broadcasts, including live shows and tapings. Production studios and television stations hire television production assistants to work full-time and part-time hours in a television studio environment.
Skills : Editing, Sales, Video Production, Education, Call Center Experience, Customer Service.
Description :
Edited news packages, VO, SOTVO, NATVO, Bumpers and Updates.
Helped set up a studio for multiple live news broadcasts per day.
Assisted with vinten operated camera set-ups, floor directing, and monitor graphics made in Adobe Photoshop.
Helped set up and break down any necessary props, monitors, cameras, lights and sound equipment.
Managed to acquire all the knowledge and training for my position in a fast paced studio environment in less than 3 months.
Assisted in training new and seasoned employees.
Used Editing, Writing, Monitor graphic design, Floor directing, and basic lighting and sound mixing.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors of Science
News Production Assistant Resume
Objective : Over 2 years of experience ensure all members of the cast and crew have the information they need to work efficiently. They hire crews, book venues and obtain permission so that the production crew.
Skills : Journalism, Public Speaking, Presentations, Basic Video and Photo Shooting and Editing, Creative Concepting.
Description :
Established live shots for reporters in the field.
Coordinated live interviews on breaking news stories.
Received feeds from reporters and edited for broadcast later in the day.
Prepared sound bites and stories for broadcast from AP and CNN Radio networks.
Edited sound using analog and digital methods.
Directed news briefs and newscast pre-productions, and served the community affairs department as set director and videographer.
Supported the team on all integrations and proposals.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
News Production Assistant Resume
Headline : News Production Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to senior production staff prior to, during and after production of a programme.
Skills : Marketing Research, Course work in Marketing Strategy, Proficient in Spanish, Microsoft Office Suite, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Community Change Advocate.
Description :
Shadowed Presidential Candidate Barack Obama at a 2008 campaigning event in Cleveland to gather audio for an on-air story.
Secured and conducted interviews with newsmakers and co-produced several stories featuring National Public Radio host Michelle Norris, and Candidate.
Assisted the news director and reporters in researching information for stories, updated website, conducted in-studio and field interviews.
Prepared daily morning newscasts Writing, researching, and updating news stories Coordinating and prepping on-air guests.
Operation of the studio cameras and the teleprompter during local newscasts, assisting with the creation of on-air graphics.
Assisted Reporters out on Skills Used Finish tasks quickly and efficiently Learned how to work.
Designed graphics for newscasts and commercial productions.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Headline : News Production Assistant support all aspects of film or TV production. The crew will count on you for various crucial tasks, from organizing sets to distributing scripts to crowd control.
Skills : Excellent communication skills, Adaptability, Enthusiasm.
Description :
Occupied various positions as part of a production team.
Wrote scripts for broadcast on Bay Area NBC affiliate.
Field produced stories and logged video to assist reporters and anchors meet their deadlines.
Delivered scripts to anchors in a timely manner.
Conducted interviews for Beating the Odds scholarship series highlighting disadvantaged students.
Operated studio cameras, teleprompter, audio and lighting equipment Assisted reporters with calls and script writing Covered days of The Masters .
Organized news footage; Successful at executing live audio board and studio cameras, A fair distribution of tasks.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Headline : As a News Production Assistant, responsible for the secretarial work involved in producing a television program as well as the administration and organizational aspects.
Skills : Determination, Perseverance, Ability to work well under pressure.
Description :
Cleared copyrights.
Booked studios, production equipment, performance staff and production staff.
Liaised with a wide range of people.
Organised meetings and interviews.
Prepared and distributing briefing notes and scripts.
Organised schedules and contracts.
Oversaw cues, timings and continuity during recording.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Headline : News Production Assistant or television production includes assisting the crew and actors, dealing with travel and accommodation bookings, issuing scripts and sorting out inquiries, and other paperwork.
Skills : Excellent organizational and Multi-tasking ability.
Description :
Helped prepare the set with lights, props, equipment etc.
Assisted costume designers, directors, camerapeople and other crew members.
Printed and distributed daily paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets).
Escorted actors around the filming area and coordinate extras.
Conducted crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lock down sets etc.
Distributed messages or items within film crew and cast.
Performed administrative work (answering phones, paperwork etc.).
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Objective : As a News Production Assistant, supporting the different aspects of film and television production crew members. Crew for several different activities right from distributing scripts or designing sets to controlling the crowd.
Skills : Great communication skills, Physical strength and stamina.
Description :
Assisted in the production of long and short form content for multiple internal groups and advertisers.
Contributed to long- and short-form integration proposals and topline concepts.
Managed timelines for integrated content and tracks advertiser supplied product & assets for integrations.
Ensured internal department workflow and tracking documents up to date.
Logged and archived all long and short form content the company produces.
Edited video clips of integrated content the company produces as necessary and uploads on the company web site.
Worked closely with the network or studio scheduling teams to track delivery, air dates, and times of upcoming integrated content.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Masters Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Summary : Over 5 years of experience supporting editors and post-production producers by helping to make sure editing operations are smooth and organized.
Skills : Strong television or film production background, Editing abilities.
Description :
Scheduled voice actors and other talent for recording time in the studio as well as any follow-up time for corrections or adjustments.
Ordered, reserved or rented equipment needed to complete a production or increase production value for a particular campaign.
Assisted in set design, script rewrites and other tasks assigned to you by the producer or director.
Created, evaluated and oversaw the budget for each production, ensuring we never exceed it.
Suggested creative or practical changes to scripts or storyboards to help improve production value and save money.
Managed the CPO schedule to ensure maximum time management value.
Gathered and edited content for on-air short form content and internal presentations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Masters Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Summary : Over 3 years of experience help with communicate instructions from a director on set with clear communication that does not hinder creativity.
Skills : Proactive, with a high level of organization.
Description :
Attended production meetings.
Typed, copied, edited, and distributed scripts
Organized travel arrangements for crew and production executives, as well as casts.
Organized accommodation for crew and casts.
Typed and distributed call sheets and schedules.
Assisted cast members, and run errands for them in some cases.
Worked between the production office and other departments.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Masters Degree
News Production Assistant Resume
Summary : News Production Assistant work closely with the Creative Director on approval of sample submissions, product enhancement, quality checks and technical development.
Skills : Excellent communication skills, Ability to adapt to change.
Description :
Dealt with expenses and accounts.
Checked scripts and running orders.
Kept track of timing during a program presentation.
Set up pre-recorded materials in the studio gallery.
Made schedules, logs, and shot lists for post-production.
Liaised with a wide range of people on production success.
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