Live Broadcast Ops Technician — Control Room & Remote

Hearst Magazines; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television’s WCVB, Boston’s ABC affiliate, in Needham, MA seeks a Broadcast Operations Technician to ensure seamless delivery of live newscasts and studio productions across platforms. You’ll work hands-on in-studio and on-location, supporting control room operations and remote productions under the Technical Operations Manager.

The role requires hands-on broadcast experience, solid knowledge of signal flow, and the ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as an Operations Technician or similar
• Strong understanding of broadcast signal flow, production switchers, audio consoles and control room systems
• Ability to thrive in a live, deadline-driven broadcast environment
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Related military broadcast or technical experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Operate key technical systems in-studio and on-location, including robotic cameras, audio mixing, and technical directing
• Execute Master Control and Air Assist functions to maintain broadcast continuity across platforms
• Manage ENG signal acquisition and distribution, ensuring high-quality feeds for live and recorded content
• Provide floor direction and technical support during studio and remote productions
• Set up, move, and maintain studio and remote production equipment (including lighting, props, and sets)
• Monitor and maintain studio lighting systems, adjusting and programming fixtures via GrandMA
• Wire and place microphones and IFBs for on-camera talent and guests
• Use computers and digital tools for downloading promotional or client materials and performing other multimedia tasks
• Support various technical and production needs as assigned by the Technical Operations Manager

Skills

Broadcast operations

Live production environment

Robotic cameras

Control room systems

Signal flow knowledge

Tools

GrandMA Lighting

Job description

Hearst Television’s WCVB, Boston’s ABC affiliate, in Needham, MA seeks a Broadcast Operations Technician to ensure seamless delivery of live newscasts and studio productions across platforms. You’ll work hands-on in-studio and on-location, supporting control room operations and remote productions under the Technical Operations Manager.

The role requires hands-on broadcast experience, solid knowledge of signal flow, and the ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights,