Summary
WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a talented leader to join
our exceptional Studio Technician team.
Category
Audio / Music / Sound
Camera Crew
Camera Operators
Floor Director
Grip / Lighting / Electric
Live Event / On Location Services
Technician
Teleprompter
Location
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 05, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a talented leader to join
our exceptional Studio Technician team.
Responsibilities of the Studio Technician/Director include:
- Ability to direct live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins, and commercial projects
- Operate robotic cameras during live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins and commercial projects
- Live shot acquisition and media ingest during live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins and commercial projects
- Ensure effective interaction between the control room and multiple departments across the organization
- Determining camera angles, lighting and set arrangement
- Other duties as assigned
This role requires the Studio Technician/Director to be on site
- Qualified candidates will have proficient skills with the following equipment and systems:
- Control Room automation such as Sony ELC, Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite
- Video Switcher
- Robotic studio cameras
- Audio mixer
- Studio lighting
- Teleprompter
- Experience with Movi / Steadicam a plus
- Knowledge of Chyron a plus
- Non-linear editing skills a plus
- Experience with ENPS and Bit Central server systems a plus
Job Requirements:
- Proactive self-learning
- Effective leadership and communication during a crisis
- Five (5) years of experience in various aspects of television production preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in various aspects of television production
- Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with Producers
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Personal integrity, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic
- Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working on ladders and lifts
Job Type
Part Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening