Broadcast Operations Technician - Studio & Remote

Hearst Television; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking an experienced Part-Time Operations Technician for KOCO. This role maintains the on-air signal quality and station equipment from acquisition to distribution, collaborating with production to ensure smooth newscasts.

You will operate robotic cameras, the audio board, and assist with on-site and remote productions. The position requires readiness to work weekends and holidays, with experience across a broad range of broadcast gear.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an operations technician at a commercial television station.
• Solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing.
• Operate the audio board.
• Assist with moving props, sets, and heavy equipment as needed for productions.
• Maintain appearance of studios and set floors.
• Understand lighting grid and control board; adjust fixtures as required.
• Dress microphones and IFBs for on-camera appearances.
• Utilize multimedia skills for promos and client spots.
• Support promotional events and remote/location shoots as needed.
• Work in control room in various technical roles (camera control, audio, TD).
• Perform non-linear editing for TV News-Creative Services productions.
• Assume other duties as assigned by Chief/Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

Robotic cameras

Studio floor directing

Audio board operation

Control room operations

Non-linear editing

TD / technical directing

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Job description

Hearst Television is seeking an experienced Part-Time Operations Technician for KOCO. This role maintains the on-air signal quality and station equipment from acquisition to distribution, collaborating with production to ensure smooth newscasts.

You will operate robotic cameras, the audio board, and assist with on-site and remote productions. The position requires readiness to work weekends and holidays, with experience across a broad range of broadcast gear.