Broadcast Operations Technician Job at Hearst Communications, Inc. in Cincinnati

Broadcast Operations Technician

WLWT, the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, OH, has an opening for an experienced 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 locations. You will report to the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

1. Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
2. Move and handle props and sets during in-house and on-location productions (this could mean helping move heavy equipment)
3. Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
4. Maintain and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain proper programming; climbing ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures
5. Dress microphones and IFBs for all on-camera appearances
6. Basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading materials for promos and commercial client spots
7. Help with promotional efforts at station-sponsored community events as assigned
8. Work in control room in technical positions (including camera control, audio, and TD)
9. Non-linear editing for TV News-Creative Services Productions
10. Other responsibilities as assigned by the TV Operations Manager

Requirements

1. 2+ years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with experience operating different broadcast equipment
2. Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
3. Related military experience will be considered
4. In-person attendance is required

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.