Texas Association of Broadcasters is hiring: Studio Camera/Teleprompter Operator

KRGV-TV, the ABC affiliate in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, is currently seeking: Studio Camera/Teleprompter Operator.

KRGV Channel 5 News and KRGV 5.2 NoticiasRGV is looking for a talented Studio Camera/Teleprompter to join our team. We are the largest news operation in South Texas, producing 67 hours of news every week in both English and Spanish. Applicants must have the ability to work under pressure and the availability to work a variety of shifts. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, KRGV is a great place to grow your career.

The Studio Camera/Teleprompter Operator will run and maintain studio equipment. The operator will run studio cameras and/or teleprompter systems for anchors and producers during newscasts and should have a strong background in lighting and shooting. The position includes some non-linear editing and running of video playlist software when needed.

This position is Part Time.

Responsibilities:

• Keep the studio equipment working properly.
• Prepare microphones for anchors, change lamps for light fixtures, and clean the studios.
• Safely operate ladders, personnel lifts, and other duties as assigned.
• Review rundown with directors and producers.
• Listen and respond quickly to directions.
• Communicate via internal communication headsets with directors and producers.

Requirements:

• Excellent visual and eye-hand coordination.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical strength to carry equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to successfully set up and operate teleprompting systems including computer device controls and newsroom computer systems.
• Familiarity with FCC caption rules and ability to monitor the on-air captions during the caption process.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand/sit for prolonged periods.

KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and access to state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market-leading ratings in a fast-growing area with significant breaking news.

Noticias RGV “La Voz del Valle” is the only Spanish News station that brings news coverage you can trust from the most experienced news team in the Valley.

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.

KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

If you are qualified for the above vacancy, send your resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to egaona@krgv.com.