Posted June 29, 2026
KRGV-TV, the ABC affiliate in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, is currently seeking: Studio Camera/Teleprompter Operator
KRGV Channel 5 News is looking for a talented Studio Camera/Teleprompter to join our team. We are the largest news operation in South Texas. KRGV produces 39 hours of news and lifestyle programming every week. The applicant must have the ability to work under pressure as well as the availability to work a variety of shifts. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, KRGV is a great place to grow your career.
Studio Camera/Teleprompter Operators must maintain and operate all studio equipment. The operator will run studio cameras and/or teleprompter system for anchors and producers during newscasts and should have a strong background in lighting and shooting.
This position is Part Time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position will keep the studio equipment working properly.
- Monitor and follow production shoot schedules.
- Prepare microphones for anchors, change lamps for light fixtures, and clean the studios.
- Require the ability to safely operate ladders and personnel lift.
- Review rundown with directors and producers.
- Listen and respond quickly to directions.
- Communicate via internal communication headsets with directors and producers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Excellent visual and eye-hand coordination
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Physical strength to carry equipment
- Must be able to stand/sit for a prolonged period of time.
- Ability to successfully set up and operate teleprompting systems, including computer device controls and newsroom computer system
- Position requires the successful individual to be able to work on rotating shifts, morning, evening, weekends, and holiday work is required.
- Must be able to collaborate in a team environment.
KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. (Harlingen – Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas DMA #80) Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and use of state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market leading ratings in a fast growing area with significant breaking news.
KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.
Informing you and your organization of the above employment opportunity is an affirmative action on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. Through your assistance, we want to ensure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of minority groups and to women.
KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
If you are qualified for the above vacancy, send your resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to
[email protected].
