Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician - Military Veterans
at Hearst
WCVB TV, Boston's News Leader and the Hearst Television ABC Affiliate serving the greater Boston area, has an opening for a Part Time Operations Technician. This position supports daily production efforts for in-house and remote operations. You will report to the Technical Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Master Control Operations, control room technical roles, (including camera shading and robotic control, audio and technical director)
- Studio floor directing/prompter, moving and handling of props and sets during in-house and on-location productions, (including assisting in moving heavy equipment)
- Maintain the appearance of studios including regular cleaning of sets and floors, operate and understand the lighting grid and its associated control board
- Able to safely climb ladders to adjust and maintain lighting fixtures as needed
- Set microphones, IFB's and other support equipment for all on camera appearances
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Internet technology
- Other duties as assigned by the Crew Chief and Engineering Management
- Communicate effectively with the news, and production departments, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts.
- 2+ years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station or equivalent is preferred
- Experience operating a variety of broadcast equipment
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced news operation
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
- Related military experience will be considered
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Needham, MA
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