Broadcast Operations Technician

C-SPAN; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

C-SPAN is seeking a versatile broadcast operator to support hybrid production-master control tasks, including directing, graphics, and light nonlinear editing.

You will ingest live and pre-recorded programming, switch sources, and ensure quality control of audio, video, and captions. The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Bachelor's degree and at least one year operational experience, plus proficiency with Dalet, Ross, and Adobe Premiere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• One year operational experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members and editorial colleagues.
• Familiarity with Dalet, Ross graphics and switchers systems and Adobe Premiere.
• Understanding of C-SPAN's format in switching, IDing and editing.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Proficient using a newsroom system as it relates to Broadcast Control functionality.
• Consistently operates character generators and program keyers to properly present graphic material adhering to C-SPAN format and look.
• Proficient in technical directing, using pre-recorded and/or multiple live sources both manually and using automation.
• Recording in-house and remote signals and dubbing various formats into the server.
• Assuring quality control of inbound and outbound audio, video and closed captioning.
• Basic understanding of Studio Control Operations, including audio mixing, digital video effects and switching simple two-camera event coverage.
• Basic troubleshooting skills. Handles equipment with care and respect.
• Proficient in nonlinear editing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Graphic operation

Nonlinear editing

Audio mixing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Dalet

Ross graphics

Switchers

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

(Must be flexible to work 12-hour AM or PM shifts, or 10-hour shifts, including some weekends)

GENERAL FUNCTION

To efficiently perform a variety of broadcast operations in a hybrid production-master control setting, including technical directing, operating graphics for live and pre-recorded programming, executing multi-source on-air transitions, ingesting live and pre-recorded programming and light nonlinear editing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proficient using a newsroom system as it relates to Broadcast Control functionality.
• Consistently operates character generators and program keyers to properly present graphic material adhering to C-SPAN format and look.
• Proficient in technical directing, using pre-recorded and/or multiple live sources both manually and using automation.
• Recording in-house and remote signals and dubbing various formats into the server.
• Assuring quality control of inbound and outbound audio, video and closed captioning.
• Basic understanding of Studio Control Operations, including audio mixing, digital video effects and switching simple two-camera event coverage.
• Basic troubleshooting skills. Handles equipment with care and respect.
• Proficient in nonlinear editing.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• One year operational experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members and editorial colleagues.
• Familiarity with Dalet, Ross graphics and switchers systems and Adobe Premiere.
• Consistent performance in several technical areas.
• Understanding of C-SPAN's format in switching, IDing and editing.
• Ability to concentrate and focus on details.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.