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How much do tv assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for tv assistant in the United States is $24.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a TV Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a TV Assistant, you typically need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of television production, often supported by a relevant degree or prior experience. Familiarity with scheduling software, camera equipment, and broadcast systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and teamwork help you efficiently support production crews and talent in a fast-paced environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of live or recorded TV content.

What are TV Assistants?

TV Assistants are entry-level professionals who support the production team on television sets, studios, or during live broadcasts. Their responsibilities typically include managing scripts, assisting with equipment setup, coordinating schedules, and helping with communication among crew members. TV Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring that the production runs smoothly by handling logistics and performing a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks. The role is often a stepping stone for those aspiring to build a career in television production.

What are some typical challenges faced by a TV Assistant when supporting a live broadcast?

As a TV Assistant working on live broadcasts, you may encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to last-minute changes, managing time-sensitive tasks, and communicating efficiently with multiple team members under tight deadlines. It's important to stay organized and calm, as you might be asked to handle unexpected technical issues or assist talent and crew with urgent needs. Building strong problem-solving skills and maintaining clear communication with producers, directors, and technical staff are essential for thriving in this fast-paced environment.
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Infographic showing various Tv Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,209 per year, or $24.1 per hour.
STUDIO SERVICES (P/T) - WTHI-TV

STUDIO SERVICES (P/T) - WTHI-TV

GRAY TELEVISION

Terre Haute, IN • On-site

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago


Gray Television rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 67 rated media


Job description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WTHI:

For more than 70 years, WTHI-TV (CBS/FOX/ION/MeTV/MeTV Toons) has been the most-watched local television station in west central Indiana and east central Illinois, earning a reputation for trusted, award-winning coverage of news, weather, and sports. As a treasured member of the community, WTHI-TV continues to prioritize local storytelling, support community initiatives, and provide a trusted platform for the voices and events that shape daily life across the Wabash Valley.

Job Summary/Description:

WTHI-TV is looking for an individual to join our part-time Studio Services team. You'll work behind the scenes, operating various equipment used during the production of live newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate studio support
- Assist in determining the needs of the production
- Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production
- Provide audio production-related support as needed
- May assist in digital media productions
- Maintains and stores equipment

Qualifications/Requirements:

- High School diploma required
- Experience in television, film, or post-production preferred
- Must be able to interact well with anchors, MMJs, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department
- Must be able to handle the pressures of a high-stress work environment
- Flexible schedule (shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends)
- Background check required

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WTHI-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.


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