Assistant Director
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Creative Arts/Media
Digital Media / Production, Video Production, TV / Film Production
WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine, has an opening for an Assistant Director
. The Assistant Director works closely with the Newscast Director to execute all technical aspects of live newscast production. This position requires working various crew positions for live newscasts with the goal of preparing the Assistant Director for future Newscast Director positions.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Newscast Director as needed
- Operating the Audio board for productions
- Operating Cameras board for productions
- Learning all control room systems including the production switcher, routers, and video and graphic playback systems
Requirements
- Experience operating cameras in a live environment
- Prior experience operating an audio board and related systems
- Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
- Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
- Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
- Related military experience will be considered
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's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. 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
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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.
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.
Job Info- Job Identification 2025776
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 02/04/2026, 05:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 4 Ledgeview Drive, Westbrook, ME, 04092, US
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