Engineering Operations Technician – PT

Hearst•Baltimore, MD

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

WBAL is a multi-platform local media leader, Baltimore’s NBC Affiliate, and has been on the air over 75 years. Our passionate team members serve our viewers and clients with world-class content and advertising solutions seen by tens of thousands of consumers every day. Our engineering team enjoys world-class technology and understands how it supports our overall mission to inform, entertain, and support our local communities. The WBAL team also cares deeply about their friends and neighbors. Every year their collective work raises millions of dollars for local charitable causes. As part of the global Hearst team, based in Baltimore, Maryland, our resources to serve our viewers, clients and employees are best-in-class. The salary range is $22.45 - $26.38 per hour depending on experience as outlined in the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement. You will work not more than twenty-five (28) hours per week.

Requirements

Candidates should work well in a team environment, communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully while maintaining a positive attitude in high pressure situations
A strong attention to detail, computer literate, should possess good technical understanding of equipment, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines while adhering to corporate standards, policies and procedures
Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
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

Responsibilities

Operating robotic cameras
Operating audio console and all related audio systems including wireless equipment
Technical directing duties including switcher operation, graphics systems and media playout systems
Master control duties including automation ingest and playout, following FCC compliance rules and graphics system operations
Studio floor directing, including moving, maintaining appearance of and handling of props, sets and floors
Maintain and operate studio lighting system with ability to climb ladders to maintain fixtures
Assisting with remote and in-house production
Participate in regular system reboots and tier 1 troubleshooting of control room and studio equipment
Other duties as assigned
A thorough knowledge, understanding, and familiarity of the essential job functions must be the primary goal within the first 120-180 days.
An ongoing effort to gain a holistic overview of broadcast operations, systems, operations, and workflow is essential.
Must be willing to work any shift assigned including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.