Part-Time Live TV Production Specialist

OHIO/OKLAHOMA HEARST TELEVISION INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

WLWT-TV in Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Broadcast Production Assistant to help operate cameras, teleprompter, audio board, graphics and video equipment for live broadcasts and post-production.

You will work with the production team to ensure successful broadcasts, with responsibilities including editing promotions and assisting during live programs. In-person attendance is required, with a flexible schedule across mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of television newscast equipment and software.
• Editing experience required.
• Ability to manage the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
• In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and provide studio floor direction.
• Move and handle props and sets during productions.
• Construct, maintain, install and operate props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment.
• Assist with lighting and script preparation for newscasts.
• Maintain the appearance of studios, including cleaning sets and floors.
• Understand and maintain the lighting grid and control board.
• Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the lighting grid.
• Edit syndicated promotions for air and web content using Adobe Premiere.
• Assist directors during live broadcasts and productions.

Skills

Camera operation

Editing

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

WLWT-TV in Cincinnati is seeking a part-time Broadcast Production Assistant to help operate cameras, teleprompter, audio board, graphics and video equipment for live broadcasts and post-production.

You will work with the production team to ensure successful broadcasts, with responsibilities including editing promotions and assisting during live programs. In-person attendance is required, with a flexible schedule across mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.