TV Production Tech 1

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

30d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico PBS is committed to creating an inclusive and empowering space for public media professionals. We believe that having staff members with the expertise which is instrumental to successfully serve our mission and audiences Under direct supervision: Provides a variety of technical support services for in-studio and remote field television productions, special projects, and station outreach activities. Transports, sets up, and operates a variety of television equipment; assists with editing of material; assists with staging, set preparation and dressing; and assists in studio and equipment maintenance. Prepares studio with requested equipment and sets for meetings, teleconferences, special events, and studio tours. Performs video logging and timecode window dubs; prepares library materials for integration into productions; performs video and audio library retrieval. Moves and sets lights as required, ensuring proper light levels and conformance to lighting plans. Operates audio boards, tape machines and microphones to ensure proper audio levels and sound quality. Completes trouble and preventive maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties. May edit on-line and off-line material. May produce and edit short segments and spots. May keep records and schedules of facility use. May lead and/or guide the work of others including interns, volunteers, and student employees. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of storytelling techniques for media platforms such as broadcasting and the internet.
Good working knowledge of professional video production equipment for both studio and field production.
Strong working knowledge of professional editing equipment and use, including technical understanding of non-linear editing, overall editing workflow, program mastering, and archiving.
Strong understanding and use of Avid editing platform.
Strong working knowledge of professional graphics design equipment and use, including workflow, designing graphics for television, and designing animations as well as still graphics.
Strong understanding and use of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and After Effects.

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of technical support services for in-studio and remote field television productions, special projects, and station outreach activities.
Transports, sets up, and operates a variety of television equipment
Assists with editing of material
Assists with staging, set preparation and dressing
Assists in studio and equipment maintenance.
Prepares studio with requested equipment and sets for meetings, teleconferences, special events, and studio tours.
Performs video logging and timecode window dubs
Prepares library materials for integration into productions
Performs video and audio library retrieval.
Moves and sets lights as required, ensuring proper light levels and conformance to lighting plans.
Operates audio boards, tape machines and microphones to ensure proper audio levels and sound quality.
Completes trouble and preventive maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment
Assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
May edit on-line and off-line material.
May produce and edit short segments and spots.
May keep records and schedules of facility use.
May lead and/or guide the work of others including interns, volunteers, and student employees.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.