Paid Broadcast Production Intern: Live TV & Editing

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Council invites a paid internship in the Broadcast Services team to develop skills in television production and broadcasting. You will assist in pre-production, production and post-production for live public meetings on BCTV, under supervision of engineers and production staff.

Gain hands-on experience with camera operation, editing, graphics, chroma key, and social video content while learning the Adobe Creative Suite in a collaborative, real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student in a high school or a college-level program.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform camera operation and composition.
• Assist in the editing, directing and writing of scripts to include set design and lighting as needed.
• Create, design, and work with still and motion graphics in accordance with established brand and department standards and policies.
• Exposure to and working with Chroma key compositing, or chroma keying video shot using green screen backdrops.
• Execute the exporting, archiving & organizing of produced & purchased video & graphics content.
• Perform the set-up and maintenance of all station property & equipment.
• Observe tracking/scheduling of resources. Work with, but not limited to, Adobe CS suite of products (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects).
• Participate in the filming & editing of half-hour locally produced television programs, advertising commercials on location & in-studio.
• Assist with filming & editing local television interviews with “On-Air Talent” & “Clients” on location & in-studio.
• Exercise strong interpersonal communication to serve clients & public in a professional manner.
• Work in conjunction and directly with the Director & production team to service clients with promotional needs.
• Occasionally lift heavy equipment and stand or sit for extended periods of time as needed. Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license during your employment.
• Execute studio, field & post-production assignments all in compliance with station standards & quality.
• Assist with placement and maintenance of Spots in Cablecast Traffic System.
• Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of social media & YouTube videos.

Job description

Beaufort County Council invites a paid internship in the Broadcast Services team to develop skills in television production and broadcasting. You will assist in pre-production, production and post-production for live public meetings on BCTV, under supervision of engineers and production staff.

Gain hands-on experience with camera operation, editing, graphics, chroma key, and social video content while learning the Adobe Creative Suite in a collaborative, real-world setting.