Live Broadcast Technician — Freelance Technical Associate

Versant; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Versant, on CNBC operations, seeks a freelance Technical Associate to join the Operations team in New Jersey. The role covers live, taped, and streaming CNBC programming in studio and control rooms, requiring versatility across multiple production positions and the ability to work in a fast-paced live environment.

Ideal candidates have proven live production experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent teamwork under pressure. The hourly pay is $30, with overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a live broadcast or technical production environment.
• Familiarity with studio, control room, and production workflows from asset creation through final execution.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively under pressure.

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 experience

Studio/control room workflows

Technical production

PC literacy

Flexible hours

Communication under pressure

Education

BA degree

Tools

AR/NCam

Remote robotic cameras

Job description

Versant, on CNBC operations, seeks a freelance Technical Associate to join the Operations team in New Jersey. The role covers live, taped, and streaming CNBC programming in studio and control rooms, requiring versatility across multiple production positions and the ability to work in a fast-paced live environment.

Ideal candidates have proven live production experience, strong problem-solving, and excellent teamwork under pressure. The hourly pay is $30, with overtime as required.