Production Assistant
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
NOVA is the most popular primetime science series on American television, demystifying the scientific and technological concepts that shape and define our lives, our planet, and our universe. The PBS series is also one of the most widely distributed science programs around the world, and is a multimedia, multiplatform brand reaching more than 50 million Americans every year on TV and online. NOVA s important and inspiring stories of human ingenuity, exploration, and the quest for knowledge are regularly recognized with the industry s most prestigious awards. As part of its mission to make the scientific enterprise accessible and relevant to all, NOVA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its work, from the production process to the range of stories we tell, to the storytellers and voices we feature. In addition, science educators across the country rely on NOVA for resources used in the classroom as well as in museums, libraries, and after-school programs. NOVA is a production of GBH; more information can be found at pbs.org/nova , or by following NOVA on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to NOVA s Broadcast Manager, the Production Assistant assists and supports the Post Production team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with producers to ensure deliverables meet technical and compliance requirements, providing post-production support and general administrative duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Post-Production support and general administrative duties, including, but not limited to, arranging dub orders and technical evaluations for programs moving through Post, footage and equipment research, as needed, and general production support.
Archive all original media and other program materials delivered by production teams and Post-Production masters using the GBH Archives Filemaker Pro database.
Assist with special event and compilation reel editing, using Avid and After Effects and deliver in accordance with required technical specifications.
Create broadcast packaging assets in Photoshop (lower thirds, credits, subtitles, other graphic assets as needed).
Edit and export versions of final broadcast programs to create screeners, archive versions, the PBS Pressroom version and program participant copies.
Occasional help on-site or virtually on production shoots, as requested.
Periodic creation/editing of YouTube or NOVA website versions of broadcast shows, typically for quick turnaround.
Prepare offline promos edited on Avid by internal and external Producer/Editors for internal finishing/post work.
Extensive management of NOVA s media management cloud service.
Provide technical assistance to staff as needed.
Provide database and systems training for production teams as needed.
Pull archive requests (Using FileMaker, coordinating with the MLA)
SKILL SET
Must be capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously, have excellent teamwork and communication skills, and have the ability to respond quickly to changing project needs and tight deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor s Degree or equivalent work experience required. Video editing experience is required. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience with Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop, and should be fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Filemaker Pro.
JOB SPECIFICS
Contract position
This is a CWA Local 1400 union position
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