WCVB Channel 5
WCVB Channel 5 is hiring: Part Time Broadcast Operations Technician in Needham H
WCVB Channel 5, Needham Heights, MA, US, 02494
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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
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
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.
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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