Broadcast Production Assistant

NBC5; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NBC5, a prominent broadcasting affiliate in South Burlington, is looking for a part-time Broadcast Production Assistant to join their crew. The role involves operating essential broadcast equipment and collaborating with the production team to ensure successful live broadcasts. Ideal candidates will adapt to flexible schedules and work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software.
• Able to manage stress in time-sensitive production environments.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and teleprompters for live broadcasts.
• Manage props and sets during productions.
• Assist directors with various production tasks.

Skills

Videography

Editing

Time Management

Tools

Teleprompter

Audio-board

Graphics Equipment

Job description

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Broadcast Production Assistant

WPTZ/NBC5, the NBC affiliate in South Burlington, VT, has an opening for a 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 Director.

Job Description

Broadcast Production Assistant

WPTZ/NBC5, the NBC affiliate in South Burlington, VT, has an opening for a 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 Director.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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