6abc/WPVI - Part-Time Studio Crew

The Walt Disney Company•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

6abc/WPVI is looking for a Part-Time Studio Technician within the programming department to support the daily production of news and other content across all platforms for WPVI-TV. This position is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company-designated location on an ongoing basis. Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people 2+ who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. In an average day, Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult 25-54 news viewers.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience working on Television studio newscasts and studio/remote production.
Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including early morning, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to multitask, prioritize & handle tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment
A valid driver’s license is required to drive company-assigned vehicles

Responsibilities

Cueing talent for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
Handling studio lights, PC and console-based lighting boards, studio cameras, camera control units, studio routing, robotic camera operation, microphones, and IFB Systems.
Running teleprompter for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
Assisting in setting up sets and props
Providing support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.
Additional studio duties as assigned and use of all broadcast and technology within assigned operation areas.