What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Operations Technician position at WLWT?
Job Description
WLWT, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a part-time Operations Technician/Engineer to join the team and assist in technical and production requirements for on-air programming, live and pre-recorded. The Operations Technician/ Engineer will be responsible to communicate effectively with all departments, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location. This position will report to the Chief Engineer.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
WLWT, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a part-time Operations Technician/Engineer to join the team and assist in technical and production requirements for on-air programming, live and pre-recorded. The Operations Technician/ Engineer will be responsible to communicate effectively with all departments, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location. This position will report to the Chief Engineer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate studio equipment such as robotic camera system, audio equipment including audio board, production switchers, graphics systems, and video servers.
- Operate master control equipment including switchers, automation systems, video servers, EAS devices, graphics systems, and monitoring devices.
- Complete daily FCC requirements.
- Provide support for producing content and executing station projects.
- Work closely with IT and maintenance engineering teams to support critical on-air systems.
- Edit content using Adobe products as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by engineering management.
- Minimum of six months of experience working at a commercial television station or production facility, or college level equivalent.
- Experience operating master control using automation a plus.
- Knowledge of broadcast television operations.
- Intermediate experience with computers and PC-based systems.
- Ability to perform with accuracy while under pressure.
- Ability to multi-task accurately.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with aptitude to escalate appropriately.
- Ability to follow instructions, verbal and written.
- Flexibility to work various days and shifts as assigned especially holidays and weekends.
- Ability to work effectively with other team members.
- In-person work required.
- Prior experience in broadcast news production, technical school, or college technical classes preferred.
- Military training and experience will be considered.
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.