Job Details
Production Technician
Production Technician
Summary
HSN is looking for a TV Production Technician. You will work in multiple crew positions during a live 24/7 network operation and have intermediate working knowledge in some video production techniques such as Audio, Graphics, Camera, Studio Floor Operation, and Assistant Director.
Category
Assistant Director
Audio / Music / Sound
Camera Crew
Camera Operators
Grip / Lighting / Electric
Live Event / On Location Services
Technician
Location
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Oct 30, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
HSN is looking for a TV Production Technician. You will work in multiple crew positions during a live 24/7 network operation and have intermediate working knowledge in some video production techniques such as Audio, Graphics, Camera, Studio Floor Operation, and Assistant Director.
Your Impact
The Production Technician team members are trained in several disciplines within the live show and are assigned where needed each shift and show block. Working in a team atmosphere, the Technicians prep support materials, studios and control rooms for the live (as well as recorded) productions. Creativity and constructive input are important to highlight the product being presented on air with the end goal of supporting an engaging and informative presentation.
Your Impact
The Production Technician team members are trained in several disciplines within the live show and are assigned where needed each shift and show block. Working in a team atmosphere, the Technicians prep support materials, studios and control rooms for the live (as well as recorded) productions. Creativity and constructive input are important to highlight the product being presented on air with the end goal of supporting an engaging and informative presentation.
- Help with camera blocking.
- Assist with microphone and IFB checks.
- Maintain the studio and control room by keeping the area clean and properly reporting equipment issues.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Television or Mass Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1 year of live television or related experience
- Applied basic working knowledge of at least one video production technique, including:
- Audio – multi source (at least 5) management for live broadcast, adjust source levels for proper output, EQ microphones, maintain proper gain structure on inputs, adjust IFB settings, route/adjust feeds, intermediate knowledge of Calrec audio board settings/operations, monitor audio output.
- Graphics – ability to operate windows-based software, type quickly and efficiently, cross references multiple systems.
- Cameras – run video levels, proper use of waveform and vector scope, maintain proper shot composition and shot focus, route sources, proactive anticipation of presentation camera needs, monitor video output.
- Studio Floor Operation- block cameras on studio floor, set up basic camera levels, white balance cameras, place microphone on talent, use of proper verbal and non-verbal cues, proper use of lighting board, applied basic knowledge of studio lighting, control flow of product and people on studio floor, prep multiple studios.
- Assistant Director – use several video/still playback systems, manage support during the live broadcast.
- Availability to work morning, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A