WAAY-TV in Huntsville has an immediate opening available for a Full-Time Production Assistant.

Responsibilities include operation of television studio, control-room, and other production equipment – including but not limited to audio boards, character generator and related graphics software, studio cameras, microphones, studio lights, teleprompter, video editing systems assist in the production of news and programming, both live and recorded, for on-air and online presentations. Training is available. Must be available to work weekends and semi-flexible schedule.
A college degree is required with a preferred focus on Journalism or related form of writing. The right entry-level candidate will receive full consideration.

As the world of TV news changes, the ideal candidate should be well-versed in the many aspects of Journalism, focusing on producing and publishing content where news consumers are, both online and on-air. A skill in developing contacts through social networking and a talent for non-linear editing are both a plus.

WAAY was recently honored as the only station in North Alabama to earn a coveted Edward R. Murrow Award for exemplary work. WAAY is also the only station in Alabama to win Station of The Year two times in a row! We`re looking for the right person to join the region`s most respected and experienced newsroom leadership in taking us to the next level. In addition, Huntsville, AL was named as the No. 1 Best Place to Live in the Country according to U.S. News and World Report.

Please submit your resume and any relevant information to:
jobs@waaytv.com
Or by mail to:
WAAY – TV
1000 Monte Sano Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35801

WAAY-TV is an equal opportunity employer with a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. If you have a competitive spirit, common sense, and a desire to be the best you can be in an environment that encourages community involvement and is building one of local television`s best cultures, you move to the front of the line. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans! A background check is required.