Broadcast Operations Technician - Part-Time Live TV

Hearst; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Pittsburgh seeks a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to join the Engineering team. The role supports in-studio and remote production operations, delivering and monitoring on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution.

The technician reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer and will operate file-based workflows, control room equipment, and live production cues, ensuring high-quality broadcasts and timely communications with staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues under time pressure.
• Highly proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software and broadcast technologies.
• Experience with file-based media workflows and modern broadcast automation systems is preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid PA driver’s license and transportation.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs.

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 automation systems, robotic cameras, satellite downlinks, and HD video servers.
• Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions, coordinating with anchors, reporters, and talent.
• Monitor on-air playlists, commercial breaks, and programming with broadcast automation systems.
• Check 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, special events, and remote productions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Independence

Computers proficiency

Broadcast workflows experience

Education

Broadcast Electronics education

SBE Certification preferred

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Robotic cameras

HD video servers

Job description

Hearst Television in Pittsburgh seeks a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to join the Engineering team. The role supports in-studio and remote production operations, delivering and monitoring on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution.

The technician reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer and will operate file-based workflows, control room equipment, and live production cues, ensuring high-quality broadcasts and timely communications with staff.