Manchester, NH Production Jobs

NH Chronicle Reporter

****, *** Television's *** affiliate in Manchester, NH, has a rare opportunity at one of the country's only evening magazine shows. We are searching for a reporter for our program, New Hampshire Chronicle. The successful candidate must have a passion and demonstrated talent for long form storytelling. You must know how to seek out a compelling story and make it sparkle through your great writing and producing. You will conduct active and engaging interviews, be a champion of strong visuals and sound and be a team player - working closely with videographers, editors and producers to create pieces that shine. You must have an engaging and personable on-air presence and be as comfortable on camera as you are off. A knowledge of the people, places and things that make New Hampshire great is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strong & creative reporter who hits the ground running everyday
• You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is knowledgeable, creative & fast.
• You must be able to work under tight deadlines

Requirements

• At least five years of professional reporting
• Experience with enterprise reporting
• A demo reel that is indicative of your everyday work
• Exhibits unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Work varied shifts including overnights and weekends and some holidays

Diversity Statement

At *** 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

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** 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.

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Manchester, NH has an opening for an Associate Producer. You will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using and editing video. Associate Producers also make phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our associate producers are also assigned to write/post stories and video daily to our website and mobile app and social *** sites. You will report to the Executive Producer and will be put on a path to become a newscast producer. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking to get your foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Write scripts, create graphics and edit video for daily newscasts
• Assist producers, reporters and assignment editors with research
• Collaborate with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, digital staff, production staff and news managers
• Understand social *** and be able to produce content on all digital platforms
• Make follow up calls and beat calls
• In-person attendance required

Requirements

• Familiarity with social ***
• Writing and communication skills
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** 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

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** 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.

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Manchester, NH has an opening for a part-time Broadcast Production Assistant. We are looking for a 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 related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and studio floor directing
• Move and handle props and sets during productions
• Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
• Maintain appearance of *** including cleaning of set and floors
• Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
• Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
• Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
• Assist the directors

Requirements

• Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software
• Videography experience helpful
• Editing experience is necessary
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** 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

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** 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.

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we're looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

• Professional or college reporting experience
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** 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

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** 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.

Digital Content Editor

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for a well-rounded Digital Content Editor who will create content for our station's website, mobile products and social *** platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller and can edit and create content facing intense competition and under constant deadline pressure. You will report to our Digital *** Manager.

Responsibilities

• Write/edit and publish breaking news, daily news, sports, weather, and feature stories for the station's website, mobile and social *** platforms
• Write compelling headlines
• Collaborate with Reporters and Assignment Editors to ensure content is posted quickly
• Work with Producers, Assignment Editors and Managers to ensure cross promotion of content across all platforms
• Manage LIVE streams of newscasts and breaking news
• Contribute ideas to help grow the station's digital platforms
• Edit video for all digital platforms
• Help manage ongoing projects to produce engaging articles and videos relevant to a particular time of year
• Send timely push notifications in line with team strategy

Requirements

• Previous digital editing experience
• Professional experience with non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere or equivalent)
• News and editorial judgment
• Excellent AP writing skills
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and video editing
• Experience with social *** best practices
• Flexibility to work different shifts, holidays on short notice to cover breaking news and/or a 24-hour news cycle
• Work well in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages
• Proficiency in SEO best practices
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** 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

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** 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.

****, the *** affiliate in Manchester, New Hampshire is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we're looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

• Professional or college reporting experience
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
• Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** 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

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** 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

About Us

*** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** 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.

John DiStaso Political Fellowship

The John DiStaso Political Fellowship is a one-semester paid position at *** *** affiliate ****-TV in Manchester, NH. Our Fellow will work closely with members of our political team on several projects including daily political coverage, our 2022 and 2024 election-related coverage, and our weekly political show, "CloseUP". The Fellowship will be awarded to a motivated junior or senior in college who is interested in pursuing a career in political journalism.

More about John DiStaso

John DiStaso was the most experienced political journalist in New Hampshire. He was often referred to as the "dean" of New Hampshire's political press corps. John died from complications of pancreatic cancer on April 21, 2022, at the age of 68. Throughout his career, DiStaso interviewed four sitting presidents and countless presidential candidates while covering 11 New Hampshire primaries. John spent much of his career working for New Hampshire's largest newspaper, "The Union Leader". He spent the last seven years of his career working for ****, where he wrote daily for ****.com regularly breaking stories. He also often appeared on ****-TV to provide analysis for political stories.

The opportunity

In this political fellowship, you'll play a meaningful role on the experienced political team of ****. You'll follow in John's footsteps working on daily political coverage. You'll learn from John's enduring legacy, as well as the experienced political team at **** to gain the knowledge and experience to launch a successful career in political journalism.

How to qualify

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Journalism, Communications or a related degree
• Experience in journalism through internships or college ***
• Goal to work in the field of journalism
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Deadline driven
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• You also need to have a strong academic record, and two recommendations from faculty or internship supervisors

How to apply

Please apply on our career site. Include the following documentation in your application:

• Include the following documentation in your application:
  • A letter expressing interest in the fellowship and promoting your candidacy
  • A summary of your commitment to journalism (one page, single-spaced)
  • A current resume citing work experience and accomplishments
  • A complete academic transcript through your completed semester
  • Two academic or professional recommendations
  • Finalists will be interviewed by phone and either in-person or via video conference

Application deadlines

For the fall fellowship, applications are due by June 15th. For the spring fellowship, applications are due by September 15th. Decisions regarding fall selection will be made in July and decisions regarding spring selection will be made in October.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, *** Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

About Us

At *** 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.

*** Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, *** Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from *** , *** , *** , CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. *** Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. *** Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of *** .