Part-time Broadcast Camera Operator - Westbrook, United States - Hearst Television

Hearst Television

Verified Company

Westbrook, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine has an opening for a
Part Time Camera Operator **. As Camera Operator, you will control the visual broadcast equipment during newscasts.

You will work with the news production team and have a working knowledge of broadcast production operations to bring an organized and creative perspective to our television screens.

You will report to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Operate television cameras for a live broadcast and live production setting
Work with directors, producers and talent and must remain focused
Will also operate audio console, being responsible for all aspects of sound during newscasts and other projects
Operate and maintain studio lights
Operate Windowsbased computer software to prepare video recordings for air
Punctual attendance for shifts that can start as early as 3:30am
Work weekends and holidays, to support our 24/7 broadcast operations
Work from a standing position for a 23 hour period

Requirements:

Experience using Windowsbased computer software
Immediate response to issues that unexpectedly arise on air is necessary
Knowledge of studio lighting
Climb ladders up to 15 feet and the ability to lift 25 pounds
Can work flexible hours and shifts including holidays and weekends
Engage with team to resolve unanticipated situations
Related military 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.

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.