Job Details
Operator Technician
Summary
WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA is interviewing candidates for a fulltime broadcast Operator Technician.
Category
Technician
Location
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 31, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Use computers and software extensively to perform numerous and varied file-based workflows including media preparation, playlist management, record schedule management, and shot recall for robotic cameras.
- Operate studio and transmitter remote equipment including cameras, both master control and production control room video switchers, satellite downlinks, HD video servers, and related automation software, audio mixers.
- Using video, audio and waveform quality control monitors, must be able to judge video and audio levels and quality to a high degree of accuracy.
Experience Requirements:
- Preference will be given to applicants who have training in broadcast communications and job experience in Television Control Rooms and studio operations.
- The ideal candidate will have a great deal of prior experience with computer file-based workflows.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Applicants must be capable of a high degree of independent thought and action as there is little routine supervision of this position.
- Must be able to make judgments quickly and perform tasks on schedule with a very low rate of error. Applicants must be able to ascertain whether equipment is malfunctioning so that maintenance techs and/or managers can be notified in a timely manner to effect repairs.
- Any serious applicant must be highly computer literate, comfortable working with a wide variety of computer applications.
- Must be able to learn fast.
- Applicants must also be reliable and punctual and be able to work varied shifts including overnight, holidays and weekends.
- Must have a valid PA Driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Education:
- Technical School Degree, Electronics Certification, and/or SBE TV Broadcast Certification desirable.
- Military training and experience will be considered.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight
Attached Files
N/A