Production Assistant — Evergreen Posting
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CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC
Austin, TX, US
Summary
Production Assistants offer technical and operational assistance for both studio and field productions, working closely with producers, directors, and engineering staff. This role involves supporting live and recorded content creation by assisting with the operation of various production equipment.
Job Description
Description
Austin PBS | Austin, TX
Employment Type: As Needed
Austin PBS is a community-supported public media organization serving Central Texas through educational, cultural, and locally focused programming. This is an evergreen job posting for Production Assistant roles. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are always interested in connecting with qualified candidates for future production needs.
About the Role
Production Assistants provide technical and operational support for studio and field productions. Working closely with producers, directors, and engineering staff, this role helps ensure Austin PBS content is produced to high professional and public media standards.
What You’ll Do
- Support live and recorded productions in studio and on location
- Assist with operation of cameras, lighting, audio, and video equipment
- Perform a variety of production roles as assigned
- Help with studio setup, scenic work, and equipment care
- Collaborate with cross-functional production teams
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Working knowledge of television or media production equipment
- Ability to monitor audio and video quality
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Availability that can flex with production schedules
Nice to Have
- Experience in television, film, or digital media production
- Experience supporting live or multi-camera productions
- Interest in public media and community storytelling
Why Connect with Austin PBS
- Be considered for future production assistant opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in a professional public media environment
- Support content that serves and reflects the Central Texas community
Austin PBS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique.
In the Community
Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated and informed community. Each year Austin PBS hosts more than 100 events that give our community a safe space to reflect, discuss and be part of the conversation about important topics impacting our lives. Austin PBS's educational work through projects including Play To Learn improves learning outcomes for Central Texans while our local shows like Juneteenth Jamboree provide a voice to those whose stories are not often heard.
On the Air
Beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova and PBS Newshour are available each day on Austin PBS and Q. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow through our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel. Through our Austin PBS Create channel we also showcase the best DIY and cooking shows to help people create masterpieces at home. In addition to showcasing the best from PBS, Austin PBS is also one of the most prolific public media stations in the country producing more than 130 hours of original content each year that showcases Austin’s unique culture to the world.
Online
We want to make sure our neighbors have access to our trusted content anytime, anywhere. Through klru.tv and the PBS App, you can watch all your favorite local shows plus PBS content for free. We also offer Austin PBS Passport, a member benefit that allows Austin PBS members to get even more access to PBS shows online. Plus our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel is available to watch on mobile devices to give families a commercial-free space, even on the go!
Founded
1962
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique.
In the Community
Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated and informed community. Each year Austin PBS hosts more than 100 events that give our community a safe space to reflect, discuss and be part of the conversation about important topics impacting our lives. Austin PBS's educational work through projects including Play To Learn improves learning outcomes for Central Texans while our local shows like Juneteenth Jamboree provide a voice to those whose stories are not often heard.
On the Air
Beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova and PBS Newshour are available each day on Austin PBS and Q. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow through our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel. Through our Austin PBS Create channel we also showcase the best DIY and cooking shows to help people create masterpieces at home. In addition to showcasing the best from PBS, Austin PBS is also one of the most prolific public media stations in the country producing more than 130 hours of original content each year that showcases Austin’s unique culture to the world.
Online
We want to make sure our neighbors have access to our trusted content anytime, anywhere. Through klru.tv and the PBS App, you can watch all your favorite local shows plus PBS content for free. We also offer Austin PBS Passport, a member benefit that allows Austin PBS members to get even more access to PBS shows online. Plus our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel is available to watch on mobile devices to give families a commercial-free space, even on the go!
Founded
1962
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Austin, TX
