Job Description

Broadcast Production Assistant

WPTZ/WNNE, the NBC affiliate in South Burlington, VT has an opening for a part-time Broadcast Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the Studio Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Operate cameras and studio floor directing
Move and handle props and sets during productions
Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
Assist the directors

Requirements

Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software
Videography experience helpful
Editing experience is necessary
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hourly Rate

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.00. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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