KWTV Production Assistant PT

HUMILITY. PASSION. SMART.

Griffin Communications is a special place. You won’t find any multi-media company quite like it.

We put people first and are committed to keeping Oklahomans safe, informed and entertained. It starts with the Griffin family, local owners with deep roots and commitment to Oklahoma.

How do we do this? We hire smart (people smart), passionate and humble people who want to be part of something special.

We are an Oklahoma-owned and operated multi-media company that reaches more than 90 percent of Oklahoma households with our television and radio stations, statewide radio network, internet sites, digital outdoor network and mobile information distribution channels.

We are “Oklahoma’s Own!”  Click on the link to learn more about the culture at Griffin Communications. http://griffincommunications.net/.

THE ROLE

Production Assistant at News 9 helps drive the “Ideal Team Player” culture.   As a Production Assistant, you will set-up and operate studio and field cameras and related equipment for live and recorded programs.  Set-up, adjust and maintain lighting configurations and equipment.  Special projects as assigned.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds and briefly hold that weight overhead.

Ability to interact productively and positively with fellow employees. Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.  Ability to communicate technical terms used in TV production operations. Should have the ability to operate various grip equipment, i.e. remote cameras, lighting equipment, etc.

High School diploma or equivalent, or 1 year equivalent training, required.  Thorough working knowledge of TV production, cameras, and tape editing machines preferred.  Courses in lighting, film and television helpful.  Broadcast experience preferred.

This is a Part-time position. Must be flexible to changes due to holidays, vacations, sick leave, breaking news and weather coverage. All employees are required to provide documentation of employment eligibility to work in the United States. Please contact Human Resources for a list of acceptable documents.

It is Griffin’s policy to comply with all aspects of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1987 as amended, the 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and other applicable legislation.  Equal employment opportunity will be provided all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status. Any individual who believes that his or her employment rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination with EEOC.

Griffin Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer