Part-Time Camera Operator
About this role
WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Portland, ME., 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. The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.
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 Windows-based 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 2-3 hour period
Requirements
- Experience using Windows-based 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
- In-person attendance is required
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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 nearly 25 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Company at a glance
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 30 daily and 50 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
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