Operations Technician

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,481 - 35,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking an Operations Technician to join the KOMO team in Seattle, WA. This position involves participating in newscast production, including control-room duties, teleprompter operation, and studio preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical interest, flexibility in their schedule, and a desire to develop directing skills. The hourly pay ranges from $25.03 to $25.96, and full-time employees are provided with various benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Desire to develop directing skills in broadcasting.
• Commitment to growth in technical and production roles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in newscast production duties.
• Oversee control-room activities and maintenance.
• Use Ross Overdrive automation for directing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong technical interest

Good communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits for motivated candidates wanting to join the KOMO team! We are looking to add an Operations Technician to participate in the production of our newscast. This position provides tremendous opportunity to become familiar with control‑room duties, including directing, teleprompter operation, and studio preparation and maintenance. The ideal candidate would have broadcast experience and the ability to direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive automation.

Requirements

• Self‑motivated and a strong commitment to personal growth
• Flexible schedule
• Strong technical interest – specifically pertaining to computer technology and studio infrastructure
• A desire to develop directing skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively with other production team members

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $25.03 to $25.96. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full‑time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.