Broadcast Production Assistant - PT
WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
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WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA 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 teleprompter related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
- Assist the directors
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- Must be a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees union Local #3 or be willing to join the union by tendering initiation fee and monthly dues as required by I.A.T.S.E, Local #3 to maintain employment.
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.
About Us
Hearst 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 industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Part-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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