Production Assistant, Part-Time

NBC5/WPTZ, a NBC affiliate station in the Burlington, VT./Plattsburgh, NY. market, has an opening for a part-time Production Assistant. We are looking for an energetic team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. This person will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, and video equipment; as related to live broadcasts and post-production. Must have good technical skills, and good communication skills. Responsibilities include floor directing, assisting the production and news departments, and other duties as assigned. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the Operations Director.Job Responsibilities:Operation of prompter sets and other production equipmentLighting and script preparation for newscastsConstruction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipmentMaintain professional appearance of studio/setsUnderstand and maintain lighting grid and control boardClimb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the gridEdit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe PremiereAssist the directors as neededIn person attendance is required at South Burlington, VT studio facilityRequirements:Videography and editing experience helpfulCurrent local Broadcast Journalism/Communications and/or TV/Video Production students encouraged to applyMust have a good attitude, be willing to learn, and be a team playerMust be able to problem solve quickly and work well under pressure and tight deadlinesAttention to detail a mustRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is requiredDiversity StatementAt Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. Thats why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.About UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industrys premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.