Production Assistant

Hearst Magazines; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and你的

Unspecified benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Broadcast Production Assistant to join the production crew. The role involves operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and related equipment for live broadcasts and post-production.

You will report to the News Production Manager and collaborate with the production team to ensure a successful broadcast. A flexible schedule is required in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Editing experience is necessary.
• Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software.
• Videography experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and studio floor directing.
• Move and handle props and sets during productions.
• Construct, maintain, install and operate props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment.
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts.
• Maintain the appearance of studios, including cleaning of set and floors.
• Understand and maintain the 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

Editing experience

Videography experience

Studio equipment knowledge

Time management

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Broadcast Production Assistant

KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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 News Production Manager.

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 the appearance of studios, including cleaning of set and floors
• Understand and maintain the 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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs