Part-Time Broadcast Ops Technician – Studio & Remote

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television's WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to join the Engineering team. The role will deliver and monitor the station's on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution, supporting both in-studio and remote production operations under the Assistant Chief Engineer.

You will operate file-based workflows, manage playlists, handle robotic cameras, satellite downlinks, and video servers, and ensure quality control and proper broadcast

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong decision-making under time-sensitive conditions.
• Proficient with computers and learning new software.
• Experience with file-based media workflows and modern broadcast automation systems.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Television control room operations experience (preferred).
• Education or training in Broadcast Communications, Electronics, or related field (preferred).
• Technical School degree, Electronics Certification, and/or SBE Certification (preferred).
• Military technical experience welcomed (considered).

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media preparation, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic camera shot recall.
• Operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment, including broadcast automation systems, robotic cameras, satellite downlinks, and HD video servers.
• Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions, communicating with anchors, reporters, and on-air talent.
• Operate and monitor broadcast automation systems to ensure accurate execution of on-air playlists and programming.
• Monitor video and audio quality using waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and other QC equipment to meet standards.
• Identify technical issues quickly and communicate problems to Engineering staff to minimize disruptions.
• Support station operations during live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Computer proficiency

File-based workflows

Broadcast automation

Flexible schedule

PA driver’s license

Education

Broadcast Communications training

Electronics background

SBE Certification

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Robotic cameras

HD video servers

Satellite downlinks

Quality control equipment

Job description

Hearst Television's WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to join the Engineering team. The role will deliver and monitor the station's on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution, supporting both in-studio and remote production operations under the Assistant Chief Engineer.

You will operate file-based workflows, manage playlists, handle robotic cameras, satellite downlinks, and video servers, and ensure quality control and proper broadcast