Broadcast Operations Technician

This is a Part Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, is urgently seeking experienced Broadcast Operations Technicians to join our team. The Broadcast Operations Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the technical quality and integrity of the station's on-air signals and equipment, spanning acquisition to distribution. Prior experience as a Technical Director is highly valued. In this role, you will support both in-house operations and remote production efforts. This position reports directly to the Technical Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate various technical positions (Technical Directing, robotic cameras, and audio) in control room and on remote productions
• Master Control operations and Air Assist functions across multiple broadcast platforms
• ENG Receive acquisition and distribution. Familiarity with TVU is a plus.
• Floor Directing in studio and at remote productions
• Move and handle props and sets during in-house and remote productions (this could mean helping move heavy equipment)
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
• Maintain and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain proper programming; ability to climb ladders, change light bulbs and adjust fixtures
• Dress microphones and IFBs for on-camera appearances
• Basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Assist with various technical needs on remote productions
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Operations Manager
• Potential shifts available: Eye Opener 4a-12p, 4a-2p; Overnight 11p-7a; Nightside 2p-12a.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with experience operating different broadcast equipment
• Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
• Related military experience will be considered