Broadcast Operations Technician

This is a Full Time Job

The Operations Technician operates the broadcast control room and master control equipment. The Operations Technician will also be responsible for communicating effectively with the news department, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote locations.

Responsibilities
• Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing

• Move and handle of props and sets during in-house and on-location 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; climbing ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures

• Dress microphone's and IFB's for all on camera appearances

• Basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots

• Help with promotional effort at station-sponsored community events as assigned

• Work in control room in technical positions (including camera control, audio and TD)

• Non-linear editing for TV News-Creative Services Productions

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the TV Operations Manager

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

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
• Medical | Dental | Vision

• 401(k) matching

• Emotional Wellness Support

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• LGBTQ Health Services

• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs