Part-Time Operations Technician

Hearst Television; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking an experienced Part-Time Operations Technician for KOCO. This role maintains the on-air signal quality and station equipment from acquisition to distribution, collaborating with production to ensure smooth newscasts.

You will operate robotic cameras, the audio board, and assist with on-site and remote productions. The position requires readiness to work weekends and holidays, with experience across a broad range of broadcast gear.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an operations technician at a commercial television station.
• Solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing.
• Operate the audio board.
• Assist with moving props, sets, and heavy equipment as needed for productions.
• Maintain appearance of studios and set floors.
• Understand lighting grid and control board; adjust fixtures as required.
• Dress microphones and IFBs for on-camera appearances.
• Utilize multimedia skills for promos and client spots.
• Support promotional events and remote/location shoots as needed.
• Work in control room in various technical roles (camera control, audio, TD).
• Perform non-linear editing for TV News-Creative Services productions.
• Assume other duties as assigned by Chief/Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

Robotic cameras

Studio floor directing

Audio board operation

Control room operations

Non-linear editing

TD / technical directing

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Job description

KOCO has an opening for an experienced broadcast Part-Time Operations Technician. The Operations Technician maintains the technical integrity of the station’s on-air signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. The Operations Technician will be responsible to communicate effectively with the production department, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location.

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 (this could mean assisting in moving heavy equipment)
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
• Maintain and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain proper programming. Ability to climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures as needed.
• Dress microphone’s and IFB’s for all on camera appearances
• Basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Assist with promotional effort at station-sponsored community events as assigned.
• Work as needed in control room in technical positions (including camera control, audio and TD)
• Non-linear editing as needed for TV News-Creative Services Productions
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer
• Must be available to work shifts on weekends and holidays
• Should have 2+ years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with extensive experience in operating a wide variety of broadcast equipment
• Related military experience will be considered

Requirements

• Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.