DescriptionBroadcast Operations Technician
WDSUTV the NBC affiliate in New Orleans LA has an opening for an experienced broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician maintains the technical integrity of the stations onair signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. You will support all station efforts inhouse and on remote location. You will report to the Engineering Director.
Responsibilities
- Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
- Move and handle of props and sets during inhouse and onlocation 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 microphones and IFBs for all on camera appearances
- Basic multimedia computer skill and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
- Help with promotional effort at stationsponsored community events as assigned
- Work in control room in technical positions (including camera control audio and TD)
- Nonlinear editing for TV NewsCreative 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
- Must be able to work Holidays Weekends and shifted hours based upon need when required
- Inperson attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts 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 familys needs
Required Experience:
IC