Broadcast Operations Technician

This is a Full Time Job

KQCA TV has an opening for an experienced broadcast Operations Technician (full-time regular). The Operations Technician maintains the technical integrity of the station's on-air signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. You will support all station efforts in-house and on remote location. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer. This is an IBEW Union position.

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.