Production Supplemental

Cascade PBS•Seattle, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform technical production for Cascade PBS, creating live, studio, taped, and remote productions to reach more people and support the organization’s mission and vision while demonstrating its values of integrity, community, innovation, and diversity. The role coordinates technical functions for television broadcast productions, field recordings, audio sweetening, teleconferences, meetings, and events. The position is based in Seattle, requires onsite work, and has varying hours. The hourly rate is $28.00. Team members working 20 or more hours per week are offered competitive benefits; this position is not eligible for full benefits but receives sick time. Travel in the field is required, with terms and conditions covered by the IBEW Agreement.

Requirements

Advanced working knowledge of camera operation, teleprompter, studio setup, lighting, electronic graphics, audio, switching, and computer systems, software, and hardware.
Associate degree from an accredited technical school or equivalent experience.
Two years’ experience as a Production Technician II or equivalent position.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds.
Ability to climb, twist, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach above head.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines.
Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Valid driver’s license or reliable means of transportation to meet job requirements.
Ability to travel in the field.

Responsibilities

Perform production-related technical duties, including grip and electric work, lighting, floor direction, switching, camera operation, audio, electronic graphics, teleprompter operation, set construction, and set dressing.
Coordinate technical functions for live, studio-recorded, and remote television productions, electronic field production recordings, and audio sweetening.
Set up and serve as technical facilitator for teleconferences and other station meetings and events.
Advise producers, directors, and clients on how to optimize production equipment capabilities.
Identify and report faulty equipment, technical procedure problems, and personnel problems.
Properly store television production equipment.
Assist with inventory of television production equipment.
Collaborate with team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute to Cascade PBS’s overall growth.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.