Job Title
Broadcast Operations Technician
Company
Hearst
Job Description
Job Description:
WLWT, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati 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. You will support all station efforts in-house and on remote location. You will report to the Director of Engineering.
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
- 6 months experience working at a commercial television station or production facility, or college level equivalent
- Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
- In-person work required
- Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s 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
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
About Us: Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Expected Salary
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Job Posting Date
Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:38:16 GMT