Freelance Live Broadcast Technician

Versant Media, LLC; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

VERSANT Media is seeking a freelance Technical Associate in New Jersey to support CNBC programming across live, taped, and streaming formats. The on-site role requires adaptability across studio and control room positions in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with producers and technical teams, utilizing PC-based tools and production workflows, with a focus on reliability, speed, and high-quality output. Candidates must be available for nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a live broadcast or technical production environment.
• Familiarity with studio, control room, and production workflows from asset creation through final execution.
• Knowledge of production roles such as stage management, jib/pedestal cameras, teleprompter, clip playback, and video shading.
• Strong PC literacy and ability to learn new production technologies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Execute a range of technical production roles for live, taped, and streaming CNBC programming.
• Support studio and control room operations across multiple production positions.
• Assist with asset creation and technical execution using PC-based tools.
• Contribute to AR/NCam and remote robotic camera workflows as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical and production challenges in real time and collaborate with producers and crew.

Skills

Live broadcast experience

Production workflows

PC literacy

Communication under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

BA degree or college-level equivalent

Tools

AR/NCam

Robotic cameras

Video wall systems

Job description

VERSANT Media is seeking a freelance Technical Associate in New Jersey to support CNBC programming across live, taped, and streaming formats. The on-site role requires adaptability across studio and control room positions in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with producers and technical teams, utilizing PC-based tools and production workflows, with a focus on reliability, speed, and high-quality output. Candidates must be available for nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.