Broadcast Television Production Assistant Intern

Job Position(s): Broadcast Television Production Assistant Intern

Beaufort County South Carolina is hiring a Broadcast Television Production Assistant Intern to join its Broadcast Services department in Beaufort, SC. This role sits inside a working local television operation, BCTV, where the intern contributes to live broadcast coverage of public meetings, in-studio productions, and locally produced half-hour programs. It suits a student currently enrolled in a film, media, or communications program who wants real broadcast television workflow experience, not busywork.

About the Role

The Broadcast Services department runs a full production cycle, from pre-production through post-production, across live broadcasts, commercial spots, and interview segments with on-air talent. As a Broadcast Television Production Assistant Intern, you will work directly alongside engineers, technicians, and production specialists on both studio and field assignments. A typical day can move from camera operation on a live public meeting to editing graphics in Adobe Premiere Pro to archiving finished content in the station’s media library.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cameras and manage composition during live broadcast television productions and recorded in-studio shoots.
• Assist in editing, directing, and script writing for locally produced programs and advertising commercials using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Create still and motion graphics that conform to established broadcast brand standards and department style guidelines.
• Work with chroma key compositing techniques on green screen productions to support the station’s post-production workflow.
• Export, archive, and organize produced and purchased video and graphics assets within the station’s content management system.
• Assist with placement and maintenance of commercial spots within the Cablecast Traffic System and support upkeep of the station’s social media and YouTube presence.

What You Bring

• Current enrollment in a high school or college-level film, media production, or broadcasting program, with a minimum age of 16.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Familiarity with studio and field production environments, including equipment setup and basic lighting.
• A valid driver’s license maintained throughout the internship period.
• Ability to lift heavy production equipment and sustain extended periods of standing or sitting on set.

Why This Role

Beaufort County South Carolina operates a legitimate municipal broadcast television station, giving interns access to a full episodic television production pipeline that most entry-level candidates never see before graduation. This Broadcast Television Production Assistant Intern position covers the full range of broadcast production, from live switching to post-production finishing, in a department that serves a real public audience. Candidates must clear a drug screening and background check prior to appointment.

Apply now for the Broadcast Television Production Assistant Intern role with Beaufort County South Carolina and begin building verified broadcast credits in a working television environment.