Live Broadcast Technician (Freelance)

Versant; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Versant is seeking a freelance Technical Associate to join CNBC's Operations team on an as-needed basis. The on-site role is based in New Jersey and supports live, taped, and streaming CNBC programming across studio and control room environments.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with an hourly rate of $30.00 per hour and overtime as applicable by law.

Qualifications

• Experience in a live broadcast or technical production environment.
• Familiar with studio, control room workflows from asset creation through final execution.
• Working knowledge of production roles such as stage management, jib camera, pedestal camera, teleprompter, clip playback, video shading, robotic camera control, studio video wall operations, and AR/NCam.
• Strong PC literacy and comfort learning new production technologies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively under pressure.
• Creative troubleshooting skills and sound judgment in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute a range of technical production roles for live, taped, and streaming CNBC programming, supporting both studio and control room operations.
• Operate and support production workflows across stage management, jib camera, pedestal camera, robotic camera, teleprompter, clip playback, video shading, and studio video wall operations.
• Support asset creation and technical execution using PC-based systems and production tools.
• Contribute to AR/NCam and remote robotic camera workflows as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical and production challenges in real time with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
• Partner closely with producers, directors, technical teams, and studio crew to deliver high-quality programming in a fast-paced live broadcast environment.

Skills

Live broadcast

Studio operations

Control room workflows

PC literacy

Flex hours

Team collaboration

Education

BA degree or college-level equivalent

Tools

AR/NCam

Remote robotic cameras

Job description

Versant is seeking a freelance Technical Associate to join CNBC's Operations team on an as-needed basis. The on-site role is based in New Jersey and supports live, taped, and streaming CNBC programming across studio and control room environments.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with an hourly rate of $30.00 per hour and overtime as applicable by law.