Media Assistant (On-Call)
Salary $22.26 Hourly
Location 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack
Job Type Call
Department Media Services
Opening Date 09/23/2026
Closing Date 10/2/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
FLSA Non-Exempt
Normal Work Days: Typically Monday - Friday, but may include some weekend work
Hours of Work: Typically Evenings, but may vary
Job Summary
Records Board and Committee meetings and events, produces, writes, and edits content for Merrimack TV and affiliated web-based platforms, provides training of media production equipment to volunteers, community members and organizations intending to use the Town’s Cable (PEG) TV Access system.
Implements all approved policies and procedures. Ensures respectful, fair, non-discriminatory access to all volunteers of Merrimack PEG TV. Strong commitment to First Amendment in community programming required.
Supervision Received
Works under the direct supervision of the Media Services Coordinator.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Examples of Duties
- Manage digital video files; move, copy and organize for optimal programming ability, minimization of errors, and accurate removal for spatial requirements.
- Recording, logging, timing of related programming and management of the access channel to ensure that scheduled play lists are entered directly into the common video server.
- Authorizes the loan of portable equipment for Merrimack PEG Access TV use.
- Conducts training classes, as directed or required, for public access producers using the Town of Merrimack’s PEG Access TV equipment.
- Enforces the Town of Merrimack’s Policies and Procedures.
- Records various programs, meetings, and events for all Merrimack TV channels.
- Produces, writes, and edits content for Merrimack TV and affiliated web-based platforms as directed by their supervisor
- Accommodates Merrimack PEG Access TV Volunteers with proper audio and lighting conditions in studio.
- Remain current on principals, practices, and new developments in both the operation of community media centers in relation to hardware and software.
- Works to improve Merrimack PEG TV by way of increasing volunteerism, programming, and overall activity at the Town’s PEG TV Studio.
- Keeps current with applicable laws, rules and regulations related to cable television, public access television, video recording and related issues.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge, Experience, Abilities:
Must have an associates degree in a field related to video production or broadcast, or any combination of education and experience that would demonstrate that the individual possesses the required skills knowledge and abilities to perform the required tasks. Experience with Windows and Macintosh operating systems and computer file management.
Minimum of two years experience in video production and practical experience in the use of consumer, industrial, and professional related computer equipment.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with staff, administrators and the general public. Experience with Final Cut (Express or Pro), Photoshop and other non-linear based editing and imaging software is preferred.
Ability to conduct communication sessions with public producers and staff, maintaining positive, open communication.
Availability on weekends and evenings and possession of valid New Hampshire driver’s license.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
The Town of Merrimack is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Merrimack does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law, nor does it tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these protected statuses. Inquiries regarding discrimination, including matters related to physical or mental disability, may be directed to the Human Resources Director at (603) 424-2331.
Employer
Town of Merrimack
Address
6 Baboosic Lake Road
Merrimack, New Hampshire, 03054
Phone
(603)424-2331
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