Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician

Hearst Television, New Orleans, LA, United States

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Duration: Part Time

WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 be responsible to communicate effectively with the production department, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location. You will report to the Engineering Director.

Responsibilities:

Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
Move and handle 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 set and floors
Maintain and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain proper programming.
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
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)
Non-linear editing as needed for TV News-Creative Services Productions
Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Work various days and non-standard shifts as assigned
Work effectively with other team members
In-person attendance is required

Requirements:

Should have 2+ years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with extensive experience in operating a wide variety of broadcast equipment
Must have excellent vision (with or without corrective lenses) with ability to read and distinguish colors
Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
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.

About Hearst Television

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds.

Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more.

Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award.

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