PEP, Technical Associate (Freelance)

Versant•New York, NY

4d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

CNBC is seeking a Freelance Technical Associate to support live daily programming as needed at two remote studio locations in New York City. This hands-on role will perform a variety of studio and production functions, helping ensure live broadcasts run smoothly while providing professional technical support to talent, guests, and production teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced live television environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can confidently shift between technical responsibilities as production needs evolve. Reliable studio operations are essential to delivering high-quality live programming. Your technical expertise, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate production needs will directly support CNBC’s ability to serve audiences with seamless, professional broadcasts. This position is required to be performed full-time from a Versant-designated worksite in New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
Ability to perform effectively under the time-sensitive demands of a live television production environment.
Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple requests, remain composed under pressure, and adapt quickly as production needs change.
A willingness to learn and embrace new production technologies and workflows.
Trust: You act with professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity when working with colleagues, talent, guests, and production partners.
Teamwork: You collaborate effectively across production teams and step into different crew responsibilities as needed.
Transparency: You communicate clearly about production needs, technical issues, priorities, and potential risks.
Agility: You remain calm and adaptable when priorities shift in a fast-moving live production environment.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: You take initiative, solve problems proactively, and look for practical ways to improve studio operations and production support.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a live television news environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform multiple studio crew functions as needed to support live daily programming across two New York City remote studio locations.
Partner directly with high-profile talent and guests, ensuring they are prepared and supported for live broadcasts.
Maintain studio readiness and production quality through lighting support, set effects, cable management, equipment organization, and attention to set aesthetics.
Operate wireless production equipment and support Panasonic P2 camera workflows.
Prepare, manage, and troubleshoot audio equipment, including multiple microphones and IFBs, to ensure talent and guests are properly equipped for air.
Prioritize multiple production requests and respond quickly to changing needs while maintaining accuracy and composure in a live environment.