Production assistant - contingent on-call (no benefits) - 530888

Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum: $10.00 (Hourly N0)

Department/Organization:

207551 - WVUA 23

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm, 9:00pm to 11:00pm

Job Summary:

The Production Assistant completes a wide array of tasks in the assistance of video, audio, and multi-media production.

Additional Department Summary:

Operates studio and control room equipment during broadcasts. Trains student interns on operation of studio and control room equipment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and some video, audio, and/or multi-media production assistance experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:

Good organizational and time management skills. Working knowledge of computers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Major in Communications, Broadcasting, Journalism, Photography, Creative Writing, or Humanities. Experience with television production, such as video/audio equipment, prompter, graphics and studio camera work.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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