Production Assistant

WLAXFOX 2548 is hiring a Production Assistant at their broadcast television station in La Crosse, WI. This role sits inside the Production Department and spans both studio operations and post-production workflow, covering camera work, graphics, video editing, and broadcast preparation for daily newscasts and station programming. It suits an early-career television professional who wants hands-on experience across multiple disciplines in a working broadcast environment.

About the Role

The Production Assistant at WLAXFOX 2548 supports the full production cycle of a local broadcast station, from studio setup and live camera operation through to graphics creation and edited content delivery for air. On any given day, this person might be framing shots for a live newscast, cutting a news tease in post, updating graphics packages, or providing administrative support to keep the department running on schedule. It is the kind of role where you build a real working knowledge of broadcast television operations across both the production and business sides of the station.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts, applying proper lens selection, exposure settings, and lighting technique to achieve the director’s intended shots.
• Edits video content for news, promotions, and special projects using station editing systems, delivering finished segments to broadcast specifications.
• Produces and updates graphics for newscasts and other station programming, keeping visual elements current and on-brand.
• Confers with directors and producers on camera movements, shot sequences, and production requirements before and during broadcast.
• Assists the Creative Producer on commercial shoots in the field, supporting production execution from setup through wrap.
• Maintains station logs, production records, and department files, and coordinates with vendors and coworkers to support scheduling and operational needs.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with at least one year of experience in television production, broadcast operations, or a related administrative role preferred.
• Working knowledge of broadcast television production equipment, including studio and remote camera systems.
• Experience with video editing software and graphics systems used in a broadcast or post-production workflow.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks across production and administrative responsibilities.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the broadcast schedule.

Why This Role

WLAXFOX 2548 offers a genuine entry point into local broadcast television, with exposure to live production, episodic news workflow, and commercial production inside a single station environment. Working across camera, editing, and graphics in one role builds a versatile skill set that translates across broadcast and production career paths. La Crosse is a real market with a working newsroom, which means the experience here carries weight.

Apply now for the Production Assistant position at WLAXFOX 2548 and start building your broadcast television career in La Crosse.