Part-Time Production Assistant

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Production Assistant for WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH. This role involves operating cameras, teleprompters, and other equipment essential to live broadcasts and post-production. Candidates must have a working knowledge of newscast equipment, video editing skills, and the ability to thrive under time-sensitive pressures. Join our team to contribute to a successful production while maintaining the studio environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software.
• Editing experience is necessary.
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and studio floor directing.
• Move and handle props and sets during productions.
• Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of production equipment.
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts.
• Edit syndicated promos for air and web content.

Skills

Television newscast equipment knowledge

Ability to handle time-sensitive pressures

Videography experience

Editing experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

WMUR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, 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.

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

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.