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Freelance Production Assistant, The Big Weekend Show

New York, New York, USA💼 Contract💰 $18–$22🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-27

Core

Freelance Production Assistant for a high-volume, live primetime political news show, handling video editing, graphics, and live broadcast support.

Role type

Freelance production assistant (broadcast news)

Builds

Live primetime news segments and graphics for The Big Weekend Show

Domain

Broadcast news / Political journalism

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (video/graphics)

Required skills

Video editing, graphic creation, VO/SOT selection and cutting, broadcast news experience, Dalet system proficiency, program rundown building, guest booking, breaking news judgment

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in journalism, iNews/VIZ familiarity, multitasking under pressure

Technologies

Dalet, iNews, VIZ

Responsibilities

Create and edit compelling videos and graphics; Assist producers with leads, teases, and segments including VO/SOT selection; Coordinate reporter hits; Manage graphic elements during live broadcast; Pitch stories for news segments; Book guests during breaking news; Compile research packets.

Seniority

Entry-level / Freelance

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