Job Description

Posting number: 202500879

Department: Administration

Division: Broadcast Services

Job classification: Intern

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Internship, Public Broadcasting

Summary

Summary Objective

The purpose of this paid internship position is to work in collaboration with employees in the Broadcast Services department to further develop your skills in television production and broadcasting knowledge. You will be exposed to traditional and digital media functions and assist in pre-production, production and post-production projects. You will shadow engineers, technicians, and production specialists during the live broadcast of public meetings on BCTV.

Examples of duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Perform camera operation and composition.
• Assist in the editing, directing and writing of scripts to include set design and lighting as needed.
• Create, design, and work with still and motion graphics in accordance with established brand and department standards and policies.
• Exposure to and working with Chroma key compositing, or chroma keying video shot using green screen backdrops.
• Execute the exporting, archiving & organizing of produced & purchased video & graphics content.
• Perform the set-up and maintenance of all station property & equipment.
• Observe tracking/scheduling of resources. Work with, but not limited to, Adobe CS suite of products (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects).
• Participate in the filming & editing of half-hour locally produced television programs, advertising commercials on location & in-studio.
• Assist with filming & editing local television interviews with “On-Air Talent” & “Clients” on location & in-studio.
• Exercise strong interpersonal communication to serve clients & public in a professional manner.
• Work in conjunction and directly with the Director & production team to service clients with promotional needs.
• Occasionally lift heavy equipment and stand or sit for extended periods of time as needed. Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license during your employment.
• Execute studio, field & post-production assignments all in compliance with station standards & quality.
• Assist with placement and maintenance of Spots in Cablecast Traffic System.
• Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of social media & YouTube videos.

Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled student in a high school or a college-level program. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Supplemental information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.