Broadcast Operations Technician

Hearst•Baltimore, MD

18h•$46,695 - $54,871•Onsite

About The Position

WBAL TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, MD has an opening for an experienced broadcast Operations Technician . The Operations Technician maintains the technical integrity of the station's on-air signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. You will support all station efforts in-house and on remote location. You will report to Assistant Chief Engineer. The salary range for this position is $46,694.96 – $54,871.48 depending on experience as outlined in the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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. Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

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
This is an IBEW Union position and requires union membership.
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required

Responsibilities

Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
Move and handle of props and sets during in-house and on-location 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; climbing ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures
Dress microphone's and IFB's for all on camera appearances
Basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
Help with promotional effort at station-sponsored community events as assigned
Work in control room in technical positions (including camera control, audio and TD)
Non-linear editing for TV News-Creative Services Productions
Other responsibilities as assigned by the TV Operations Manager