Live Broadcast Technician — Production & Tech Ops

Tegna Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

Fertility & adoption assistance

Disability & life insurance

Teladoc & mental health

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

WBNS-TV is seeking a meticulous Production Coordinator to ensure high-quality visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. You will work closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient daily productions for news, marketing, and sales content.

The role requires hands-on experience with live production tools, studio lighting, and robotic cameras, with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent technical training in broadcasting or media production.
• 1+ years of hands-on television broadcast or live production experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and proficiency in operating production control room equipment.
• Hands-on expertise with news production tools, vMix, audio mixers, studio lighting, teleprompter systems, and robotic studio cameras.

Responsibilities

• Execute the technical requirements for all live and recorded broadcasts with clean, professional output.
• Operate production systems including vMix, audio mixers, and teleprompter systems.
• Set up, position, and operate robotic studio cameras; adjust lighting per direction.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during broadcasts and resolve promptly.
• Assist Production Lead with organizing technical elements for events and breaking news coverage.
• Support SOP implementation to maintain workflow efficiency and broadcast quality.
• Maintain effective technical communication with newsroom and engineering.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on studio and control room equipment.
• Provide high-quality technical support for live coverage of breaking news and community events.

Skills

Broadcast production

Live production

vMix

Audio mixing

Robotic cameras

Studio lighting

Teleprompter

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in broadcasting/related field

Tools

vMix

Audio mixers

Teleprompter

Robotic studio cameras

Studio lighting

Job description

WBNS-TV is seeking a meticulous Production Coordinator to ensure high-quality visual storytelling across streaming and broadcast platforms. You will work closely with the Production Lead to maintain efficient daily productions for news, marketing, and sales content.

The role requires hands-on experience with live production tools, studio lighting, and robotic cameras, with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure in a 24/7 operation.