Broadcast Operations Technician part time

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to maintain on-air signals from acquisition to distribution, supporting in-studio and remote production, and reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The role includes operating studio/transmission equipment, managing robotic cameras, directing live productions, ensuring correct playlists and timing, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting issues under time pressure.

Qualifications

Education or training in Broadcast Communications, Electronics, or a related technical field.
Technical School degree, Electronics Certification, and/or SBE Certification.
Military technical experience is welcomed and will be considered.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Television control room and studio operations experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver and monitor the station’s on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution.
Support in-studio and remote production operations.
Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media preparation, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic camera shot recall.
Operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment, including robotic cameras.
Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions.
Operate and monitor broadcast automation systems to ensure accurate execution of on-air playlists, commercial breaks, and programming.
Monitor video and audio quality using waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and other quality control equipment.
Identify technical issues quickly and communicate equipment problems promptly to Engineering staff.
Support station operations during live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and respond effectively under time-sensitive conditions.
Highly proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software and broadcast technologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Education

Broadcast Communications / Electronics degree

SBE Certification or Military tech experience

Tools

Robotic cameras

Broadcast automation systems

Quality control equipment

File-based media workflows

Job description

Broadcast Operations Technician part time

Pittsburgh, PA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an experienced Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for delivering and monitoring the station’s on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution. The successful candidate will support both in-studio and remote production operations and report directly to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media preparation, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic camera shot recall.

Operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment, including:

Robotic cameras

Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions, communicating effectively with anchors, reporters, and other on-air talent to ensure seamless coordination between the control room and the studio.

Operate and monitor broadcast automation systems to ensure accurate execution of on-air playlists, commercial breaks, and programming.

Monitor video and audio quality using waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and other quality control equipment to ensure broadcast standards are met.

Identify technical issues quickly and communicate equipment problems promptly to Engineering staff to minimize operational disruptions.

Support station operations during live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Strong decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and respond effectively under time-sensitive conditions.

Highly proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software and broadcast technologies.

Experience with file-based media workflows and modern broadcast automation systems is strongly preferred.

Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Television control room and studio operations experience.

Education or training in Broadcast Communications, Electronics, or a related technical field.

Technical School degree, Electronics Certification, and/or Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification.

Military technical experience is welcomed and will be considered.

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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