Los Angeles Unified School District is hiring: Broadcast Systems Operator in Los

$42.24 - $57.50 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

January 30, 2024 - February 14, 2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

Beginning in 1957, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) produced televised instructional programming for students, which was broadcast on various Los Angeles television stations. A decade later, the District received state and federal grants to build and equip a broadcast facility, and in 1972 KLCS-TV was launched as the Los Angeles City Schools station.

Today, KLCS is a multiple Emmy Award-winning noncommercial PBS affiliate station, broadcasting to more than 15 million viewers in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Eight million households per month, and one out of every 10 TV viewers in Southern California watch KLCS.

The Broadcast Systems Operator operates a variety of electronic and mechanical equipment used in the production, recording, editing, dubbing, and broadcasting of digital programs including cameras, audio, video, teleprompters, lighting, editing, and duplicating systems; recorders; system servers; broadcast automation equipment; and character generators during studio and remote production of programs post production, and broadcast operations.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

TYPICAL DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Activate and control the transmitter.
2. Air programs in a multi-channel schedule.
3. Record and check the program’s quality from various sources.
4. Access and solve on-air problems in Master Control and Production Control.
5. Assure that the transmissions meet the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
6. Assists Broadcast Engineers in installing and removing technical equipment and wiring.
7. Assists in setting up and testing analog and digital studio and transmission equipment.
8. Operates studio and field cameras for a variety of productions.
9. Edits raw footage for use in video content production and news stories for broadcasting online and related media platforms.
10. Manages and maintains files and assets for a variety of mediums, including web.
11. Provides technical expertise and creative insight to staff and Station clients when coordinating and executing media projects.
12. Writes and edits for news, promos, public service announcements, and scripts.
13. Sets up, lights, paints, maintains, and repairs equipment, and scenery and props used in television production and broadcasting in-studio and on location.
14. Uses multiple source editing systems and makes adjustments to maintain edit decision lists and proper audio/video levels and placement.
15. Serves as technical director on productions.
16. Conducts on-camera interviews.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.

To view the complete Class Description, visit us at www.lausdjobs.org

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Please note that the "minimum entrance qualifications" for both Education and Experience, MUST be met in order to move forward in our selection process.

Education:
Two (2) years in a recognized college, university, or technical school with courses in television or film production, broadcasting, communications, digital media, or computer technology or a certificate of completion of specialized curriculum in communications from the armed forces. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis provided that graduation from a high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met. An Associates in Arts degree with a major in television or film production/broadcasting, communications, or digital media is preferable.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience operating video and audio equipment and editing in a broadcast, cable, production or post-production facility.

Special:
A valid California Driver License. Use of an automobile.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Positions in this class may be required to work various shifts in a 24-hour, 7-day a week broadcast operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to qualify you need to meet the educational requirement. As such, you MUST upload your degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your degree) or unofficial transcripts to your candidate profile, under “attachments.” We screen applications based on the minimum requirements and need to verify the educational requirement is met.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

1. Expert proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud with an emphasis in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
2. Production skills: Expert small format production shooting with professional HD video cameras, setting up interview lighting equipment, and on set and/or location audio recording.
3. Post-Production skills: Expert assembling and editing video footage into branded storylines; including promo/interstitials, hosted series and documentary style content creation.
4. Experience operating digital broadcasting equipment (i.e. Modern HD video cameras: Sony FX3, FX6, A7s, Z150, studio cameras on pedestals, overhead grid studio lighting and board controller).
5. Ability to keep to accelerated, tight timelines while prioritizing multiple concurrent deliverables in a fast-paced work environment.
6. Ability to adapt to last minute changes, accept input from management, and revise multiple iterations of final content as needed.
7. Ability to foresee potential roadblocks and devise creative solutions.
8. Ability to elicit results and actions from others who may vary in levels of experience.
9. Exceptional customer services in a fast-paced environment that may require reprioritizing of deliverables.
10. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
11. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact and build rapport with stakeholders, customers and staff.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more of the following; a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview. After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

Application materials (your candidate profile and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Adela Kaiser at adela.kaiser@lausd.net

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics.