Operations Technician

This is a Full Time Job

Broadcast Operations Technician

WESH-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, has an opening for a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician works mostly in the studio operating robotic cameras or floor directing. Should be available to work various shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays. You will report to the News 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 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; climbing ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures
• Dress microphones and IFBs for all on-camera appearances
• Basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Occasionally run teleprompter
• Cross train on Ignite coding
• Operate ENG camera and floor direct for special projects
• Work in control room in technical positions (including camera control, audio, and TD)
• Non-linear editing for TV News-Creative Services Productions
• Keep up with microphone and other batteries, making sure they maintain a full charge
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the TV Operations Manager
• In-person attendance required

Requirements
• 2 years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with experience operating different broadcast equipment
• Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
• Live news experience is a plus
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of 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.

Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:
• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs