Broadcast Control Room Technician - Live News

Hearst Magazines; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television's WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Broadcast Operations Technician to join our Engineering team. You will deliver and monitor on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution and support both in-studio and remote productions, reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities include managing file-based workflows, operating master control and broadcast automation, ensuring precise playlists and timing, and maintaining video/audio quality during

Qualifications

• Experience operating and managing file-based broadcast workflows.
• Ability to staff and operate master control and control room equipment.
• Familiarity with ENPS, playback systems, and broadcast automation.
• Strong communication with anchors, producers, and engineers.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media preparation, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic camera shot recall.
• Staff the master control room to operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment, including: Broadcast automation systems, robotic cameras, satellite downlinks, HD video servers.
• Ensure the accurate execution of on-air playlists, commercial breaks, and programming.
• Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions, communicating with anchors, reporters, and on-air talent.
• Operate and monitor news automation systems to ensure clean newscast execution.
• Monitor video and audio quality using waveform monitors, vectorscopes and other QC equipment.
• Identify technical issues quickly and communicate problems to Engineering staff to minimize disruptions.
• Support station operations during live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving under pressure

Proficient with computers

Broadcast technologies knowledge

ENPS / video playback familiarity

Flexible schedule

Education

Broadcast Communications / Electronics training

Technical School degree

SBE Certification

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Robotic cameras

HD video servers

Waveform monitors

Satellite downlinks

Job description

Hearst Television's WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Broadcast Operations Technician to join our Engineering team. You will deliver and monitor on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution and support both in-studio and remote productions, reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities include managing file-based workflows, operating master control and broadcast automation, ensuring precise playlists and timing, and maintaining video/audio quality during