Part Time Operations Technician - Military Veterans
at Hearst
WBBH, the NBC affiliate in Fort Myers, FL, has an opening for a Part Time Operations Technician. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompters, audio-boards, and video equipment related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced. You will report to the Newscast Technician Manager.
Responsibilities
- Operate cameras and studio floor directing
- Move and handle props and sets during productions
- Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
- Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
- Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
- Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
- Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
- Assist the directors
- Working knowledge of television newscast equipment and software preferred
- Videography experience helpful
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
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Fort Myers, FL
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