Studio Technician– NewsNation, Washington, DC
About The Position
NewsNation is searching for a Part Time Studio Technician for their nationally broadcast shows originating from their Washington DC studio. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of live production elements, specifically news production, and be able to operate live broadcast equipment. They will perform functions including, but not limited to: A2, stagehand & robotic camera operation. The ideal candidate must know how to deliver high quality broadcasts, have a passion for journalism and thrive in the technical news production environment. They may be asked to train others or create training documentation and must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team. All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
Requirements
- Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
- Self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude
- Work well in a collaborative team environment
- Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
- This position will require shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
Nice To Haves
- Other engineering/broadcast operations experience in areas of routing, CGs, video playback, wiring & signal flow a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- A2, stagehand & robotic camera operation
- Deliver high quality broadcasts
- Train others or create training documentation
- Communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team
Benefits
- Medical (with multiple plan options)
- Dental
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
- 401(k) (for part-time employees)
- Local/state leave plans (for part-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
