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Job Description

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, is urgently seeking experienced

Job Description

WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, is urgently seeking experienced Broadcast Operations Technicians to join our team. This position is part of the IBEW union and offers 20+ average weekly hours, with potential for long-term employment. The Broadcast Operations Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the technical quality and integrity of the station's on-air signals and equipment, spanning acquisition to distribution. Prior experience as a Technical Director is highly valued. In this role, you will support both in-house operations and remote production efforts. This position reports directly to the Technical Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate various technical positions (Technical Directing, robotic cameras, and audio) in control room and on remote productions
• Master Control operations and Air Assist functions across multiple broadcast platforms
• ENG Receive acquisition and distribution. Familiarity with TVU is a plus.
• Floor Directing in studio and at remote productions
• Move and handle props and sets during in-house and remote productions (this could mean helping move 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; ability to climb ladders, change light bulbs and adjust fixtures
• Dress microphone's and IFB's for on camera appearances
• Basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Assist with various technical needs on remote productions
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Operations Manager
• Potential shifts available : Eye Opener 4a-12p, 4a-2p; Overnight 11p-7a; Nightside 2p-12a.

Requirements

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 Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and / or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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