Operations Technician - PT

Hearst Magazines; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,927 - 36,341; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hearst Television's WBAL station in Baltimore seeks an Operations Technician to operate robotic cameras, audio consoles, and master control systems. You will handle technical directing, graphics, and playout, while ensuring FCC compliance and smooth broadcast operations.

Requirements include 2+ years at a commercial TV station and the ability to work varied shifts in a union environment. Paid Time Off is offered as part of benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience at a commercial television station operating broadcast equipment.
• Solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment.
• Ability to work in a union environment; union membership may be required.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic cameras and audio consoles including wireless gear.
• Perform technical directing, switcher, graphics, and media playout tasks.
• Handle master control duties, automation ingest, and FCC-compliant operations.
• Direct studio floors, manage props, sets and lighting, and climb ladders when needed.
• Support remote and in-house production; assist with system reboots and Tier 1 troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Communication

Pressure handling

Tools

Broadcast equipment operation

FCC compliance knowledge

Studio lighting

Automation playout systems

Job description

WBAL is a multi-platform local media leader, Baltimore’s NBC Affiliate, and has been on the air over 75 years. Our passionate team members serve our viewers and clients with world-class content and advertising solutions seen by tens of thousands of consumers every day. Our engineering team enjoys world-class technology and understands how it supports our overall mission to inform, entertain, and support our local communities. The WBAL team also cares deeply about their friends and neighbors. Every year their collective work raises millions of dollars for local charitable causes. As part of the global Hearst team, based in Baltimore, Maryland, our resources to serve our viewers, clients and employees are best-in-class. The salary range is $22.45 - $26.38 per hour depending on experience as outlined in the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is scheduled for an average of twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Actual hours may vary from week to week based on operational, staffing, and business needs. This is an IBEW Union position and requires union membership.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Operating robotic cameras; operating audio console and all related audio systems including wireless equipment
• Technical directing duties including switcher operation, graphics systems and media playout systems
• Master control duties including automation ingest and playout, following FCC compliance rules and graphics system operations
• Studio floor directing, including moving, maintaining appearance of and handling of props, sets and floors
• Maintain and operate studio lighting system with ability to climb ladders to maintain fixtures
• Assisting with remote and in-house production
• Participate in regular system reboots and tier 1 troubleshooting of control room and studio equipment
• Other duties as assigned

A thorough knowledge, understanding, and familiarity of the essential job functions must be the primary goal within the first 120-180 days. An ongoing effort to gain a holistic overview of broadcast operations, systems, operations, and workflow is essential. Must be willing to work any shift assigned including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

What you’ll need

• Candidates should work well in a team environment, communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully while maintaining a positive attitude in high pressure situations
• A strong attention to detail, computer literate, should possess good technical understanding of equipment, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines while adhering to corporate standards, policies and procedures
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with experience operating different broadcast equipment
• Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
• This is an IBEW Union position and requires union membership.
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you will have access to the following benefits. Paid Time Off is one hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked and prorated vacation.