Part Time Broadcast Production Assistant - Military Veterans
at Hearst
WVTM-TV, the NBC affiliate, in Birmingham, Alabama, has an opening for a part-time Production Assistant to work in our newsroom. The qualified candidate will be responsible for operating teleprompter during live newscasts. You will have knowledge of editing video and producing digital content is helpful. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get his or her foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate teleprompter during live studio broadcasts.
- Assist directors with preparing studio for broadcasts.
- Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
- Understanding of social media and assist in producing content on our digital platforms.
- In person attendance required.
- Working knowledge of broadcast and digital production
- Remain calm under pressure
- Work in a team environment
- Familiarity with social media
- Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's 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.
Birmingham, AL
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