WJCL TV, the ABC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia, has an opening for a Broadcast 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. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment; as 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 Assistant News Director.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
• Edit syndicated promos for air
• Video cueing during newscasts
• Maintain professional appearance of studio/sets
• Work also includes AVID editing (non-linear) for news and website content
• Assist the directors as needed
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software
• Videography experience helpful
• Non-linear editing experience 
• Good attitude, be willing to learn, and be a team player
• Problem solve quickly and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Editing experience is necessary
• Related military training and experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

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.

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