Broadcast Operations Technician part time

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an experienced Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to join our Engineering team. This position delivers and monitors the station’s on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution, supporting in-studio and remote production operations.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant Chief Engineer and must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot under time pressure.
• Highly proficient with computers and new software/broadcast technologies.
• Experience with file-based media workflows and modern broadcast automation is preferred.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media prep, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic shot recall.
• Operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment: automation systems, robotic cameras, satellite downlinks, HD video servers.
• Perform floor directing duties during live/recorded productions and coordinate with on-air talent.
• Operate/monitor automation systems to ensure accurate playlists, commercials, and programming.
• Monitor video/audio quality with waveform monitors and vectorscopes to meet standards.
• Identify issues quickly and report to Engineering to minimize disruptions.
• Support station operations during live broadcasts, events, and remote productions.

Skills

Independence & detail

Decision-making

Computer proficiency

File-based workflows

Broadcast automation

Reliability & flexibility

PA driver’s license

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Broadcast Communications / Electronics training

Technical School / SBE Certification

Military technical experience (welcomed)

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Robotic cameras

Satellite downlinks

HD video servers

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.

Responsibilities

• 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:
  • Broadcast automation systems
  • Robotic cameras
  • Satellite downlinks
  • HD video servers
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

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