Operations Technician
Hearst Television
Needham, MAThis was removed by the employer on 9/18/2019 11:15:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
WCVB,
the Hearst Television station in Boston, MA has an opening for a part-time
Broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician maintains the
technical integrity of the station's on-air signals and its equipment from
acquisition to distribution. The Operations Technician will be responsible to
communicate effectively with the news, and production departments as this is
integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station
efforts in-house and on remote location.
Job
Responsibilities:
• Operate
robotic cameras
• Floor
Direct
• Moving and
handling of props and sets during in-house and on-location productions
(this could mean assisting in moving heavy equipment)
• Maintain
appearance of studios including cleaning of sets and floors
• Maintain
and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain
proper programming. Ability to climb ladders to change light bulbs and
adjust fixtures as needed.
• Dress
microphone's and IFB's for all on camera appearances
• Basic
multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current Internet
technology
• Assist
with promotional effort at station-sponsored community events as assigned.
• Work as
needed in control room in technical positions (including camera control,
audio and TD)
• Other
duties as assigned by the Crew Chief and Engineering Management
Experience
Requirements:
• 2 years
of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial
television station with extensive experience operating a wide variety of
broadcast equipment preferred
• Related
military experience will be considered
Qualification
Requirements:
• Solid
background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
preferred
Education:
• College
Degree preferred but not required
• Military
training and experience will be considered