The Production Assistant will work closely with the station manager and producers to ensure that all stages of the production process run smoothly, from pre-production through to post-production. He/she will be assigned responsibilities, both on and off set, that range from the setting up of studio equipment and facilities, contributing creative ideas and strategic thinking to projects in development, sourcing breaking news stories relevant to the Southwest New Brunswick region, and assisting the camera crew and station manager during the filming of both live and scheduled programming. The ideal candidate will also handle key administrative duties such as securing filming locations and interview opportunities by liaising with publicists, members of the general public and other key representatives relevant to the Southwest New Brunswick region.

Workplace Essential Skills

• Reading
• Document use
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Oral communication
• Working with others
• Thinking skills
• Computer use
• Continuous learning