Part-Time Production Assistant

Hearst Television; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH, a Hearst Television station, is seeking a Part-Time Broadcast Production Assistant to join our production team. You will operate cameras, teleprompter, audio, graphics, and related equipment for live newscasts and post‑production projects.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to stay calm under time pressure. Experience with editing is necessary, and Adobe Premiere is used to craft syndicated promos and on‑air content.

Qualifications

• Experience with television newscast equipment and software.
• Editing experience is necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure in live newscast production.
• Military experience will be considered.

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.

Skills

Camera operation

Television equipment knowledge

Editing under time pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 everyday. 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.

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.