Production Assistant Part-Time

SUMMARY: Assist in the production of KTVU newscasts – printing scripts, fact checking, and generating news stories within KTVU’s standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Research and develop local news stories. Monitor wire services, mail, phone beats, radios, etc., for breaking news stories. At the direction of the Producers, help to ensure newscast runs smoothly.

This position requires weekend and/or early morning news hours.

Evaluate and list newsworthy events in computerized Assignment Planning files.

Staff assignment desk, helping assignment editor coordinate field crews and gathering background information on stories.

Gather file video needed by reporters, producers and editors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; this is an entry level job for recent college graduates.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must be aware of the development and urgency of news events and have the ability to cover and translate those stories into maximum viewer interest and involvement.

KTVU, Channel 2 is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability or sexual orientation is prohibited. Resumes will be accepted until job is filled. Send your resume to: Bobbi Polos, Executive Producer, KTVU Ch. 2 News, 2 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607. Resumes may also be e-mailed to bobbi.polos@ktvu.com

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR REFERRAL SOURCE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.