Technical Production Assistant (Radio and TV)

Mercury Radio Arts

Technical Production Assistant (Radio and TV)

Irving, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Mercury Radio Arts, Inc., is a visionary multimedia production company with a mission to inspire, inform, and entertain, we produce compelling content across various platforms, including radio, television, digital media, and live events. Mercury Radio Arts, Inc., is unapologetically grounded by a strong moral compass and anchored to a set core principles and values. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to create impactful experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

    We have an immediate need for a Production Assistant to join us at our studios in Las Colinas, Texas. This person will play a vital role in aiding the production for an authoritative daily tv and radio show.

    Responsibilities:

    • Operating audio consoles, mixing for live on-air talent and sound effects.

    • Setting up, testing, and maintaining microphones, studio consoles, recording software, and transmission equipment.

    • Collaborating with the TV director, producers and talent to execute the show's structure, sound bites, and commercial insertion.

    • Technically directing the flow of the program and managing the studio's audio setup.

    • Editing and uploading: podcasts, commercials (audio and visual) and other content as well as verifying all video & audio clips

    • Running teleprompter, line producing, creating guest banners for TV

    • Creatively writing show titles and descriptions

    • Call screening

    • Active on social media for show research

    Requirements:

    • 2-3 years experience as a production assistant
    • Experience using audio editing programs like Adobe Audition and Pro Tools
    • Experience using video editing programs like Premiere Pro
    • Social media experience including X, YouTube, and Instagram
    • Strong communication, organizational skills, adaptability, time management and the ability to work under pressure.
    • The ability to work early mornings and some holidays.

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