Broadcast Technician Job at United States Senate Employment Office in Washington

Overview

Broadcast Technician #705 role at United States Senate Employment Office. Department: Capitol Operations. Posting Date Range: 9/9/2025-9/23/2025. Target Hiring Range: $72,000-$85,000. Pay Grade Range: $72,032-$126,056. Work Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm; Senate floor dependent. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Remote Work Status: Onsite.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Description

The Broadcast Technician sets up and operates a variety of video, audio, lighting, chyron, and other related television equipment. The incumbent provides technical support to live and recorded studio productions, live committee broadcasts and live Senate proceedings. Maintains a high level of competency to ensure a quality production. This role has direct contact with Senators and their staff. Also participates in Continuity of Operations (COOP) related activities, including training, drills, and SAA exercises.

Key Accountabilities / Essential Job Duties

• Operates a variety of video, audio, lighting and other production-related equipment and systems; transports equipment when necessary.
• Provides technical support to clients in televised production of Senate proceedings, Senate Committee, and Senate Recording Studio in-house productions.
• Fields requests for production requirements for video and audio productions; performs recording, playback and duplication of audio and video programs; manages automated video recording and logging systems; conducts post-production tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Required Education

Bachelors Degree in radio and television production, graphic design.

Required Work Experience

• One to three years of experience with audio and video broadcast and recording equipment, or graphic design.

Required Special Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge of operational and maintenance characteristics of broadcast equipment used to produce live or recorded productions.
• Knowledge of techniques used to produce live or recorded television productions.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-production techniques.
• Knowledge of safety precautions normally associated with broadcast and recording studio work.
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of audio and video production equipment.
• Ability to set up video teleconferencing software for use in live television.
• Ability to coordinate production requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to direct diverse productions, coordinate production requirements and schedule productions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient in using character generators.

As part of the hiring process, a skills assessment may be conducted to understand proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical activity (carrying items less than 50 pounds).
• In emergencies, may require on-site reporting within 2 hours.
• On-site presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session; must be available during government shutdowns, inclement weather, holidays, late-night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, the position is considered excepted.

Conditions of Employment

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States, the individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Be admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under applicable U.S. law, or be a non-citizen U.S. national; and
• Be willing to undergo a background/security investigation.

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

Benefits At-a-glance

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package, including health care coverage, student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, and access to the Employee Assistance Program. For more information, visit the SAA benefits page.

Accommodations

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request accommodations, email employment@saa.senate.gov with Accommodation in the subject line.

Voluntary Veterans Preference

If you are veterans preference eligible under VEOA, complete the Veterans Preference application after you apply. The link will also be available on the Thank You page after submission. All supporting documents must be provided within the stated deadline, and late applications will not be considered. Documentation to obtain veterans preference will not be considered if attached to the job application. For assistance, email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov.

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran will not be subjected to adverse employment action, but may be ineligible for veterans preference.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration

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