Part-Time Production Assistant

Manchester, NHOnsitePart TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

cameras
teleprompter
audio-board
graphics
video equipment
live broadcasts
post-production
production crew
newscast equipment
newscast software

Nice to have

videography

Role summary

WMUR-TV, an ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Part-Time Broadcast Production Assistant to join their production crew. This role requires a team player with a flexible schedule understanding, responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics, and video equipment for live broadcasts and post-production. Responsibilities include studio directing, prop and set management, equipment installation and maintenance, lighting setup, and script preparation. The position also involves editing syndicated promos using Adobe Premiere and assisting directors. A working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software is required, with editing experience being necessary. Related military experience will be considered.

WMUR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, 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.

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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

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