Part-Time On-Air Broadcast Technician

OHIO/OKLAHOMA HEARST TELEVISION INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

KOCO in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Part-Time Operations Technician to uphold the technical integrity of our on-air signals and equipment from acquisition to distribution. The role requires collaboration with the production department and supports in-house and remote productions.

You will operate robotic cameras, the audio board, manage props, lighting, and on-set duties, and assist in control room positions as needed. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an operations technician at a commercial TV station.
• Experience operating broadcast equipment and control rooms.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing.
• Operate the audio board.
• Moving and handling of props and sets during in-house and on-location productions.
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors.
• Maintain and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain proper programming.
• Dress microphones and IFBs for all on camera appearances.
• Basic multimedia computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology.
• Assist with promotional efforts at station-sponsored community events.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Weekend/holiday scheduling

Tools

Robotic cameras

Audio board

Lighting grid control

Non-linear editing

Job description

KOCO in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Part-Time Operations Technician to uphold the technical integrity of our on-air signals and equipment from acquisition to distribution. The role requires collaboration with the production department and supports in-house and remote productions.

You will operate robotic cameras, the audio board, manage props, lighting, and on-set duties, and assist in control room positions as needed. Weekend and holiday work is required.