About the position
AccuWeather is seeking a Freelance Video Engineer I for a contract position at their headquarters in State College, PA. The role involves maintaining and repairing studio equipment, training personnel, and participating in installation and modification projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in video and audio test measurement equipment, knowledge of industry standards, and excellent communication skills. A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of broadcast engineering experience are required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the operation of a 24/7, multi-studio facility
- Repair and maintain all studio equipment
- Train studio personnel on equipment and systems operation
- Participate in installation and modification projects
- Proficient in cable fabrication using appropriate tools and techniques
- Read system documentation and drawings
- Use video and audio test measurement equipment
- Knowledge of industry video and audio standards and file formats
- Knowledge of video production techniques for studio and remote environments
- Communicate with colleagues, vendors, and clients
- Adhere to department policies
- Troubleshoot system problems down to the equipment level
- Experience with chroma keying and lighting for chroma key environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of broadcast engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- FCC or industry type certification would be a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot system problems down to the equipment level
- Experience with chroma keying and lighting for chroma key environments
- Experience in working on installation projects
- Proficient in cable fabrication using appropriate crimping and soldering tools and techniques
- Experience in reading system documentation and drawings
- Experience in using video and audio test measurement equipment
- Knowledge of industry video and audio standards and associated file formats
- Knowledge of video productions techniques for both studio and remote environments
- Ability to communicate with colleagues, other department employees, vendors, and clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
- Equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees
- Evaluation of qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities