Part-Time Operations Technician

Hearst; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television's KOCO station is seeking an experienced Part-Time Operations Technician to maintain the station's on-air signals and handle equipment from acquisition to distribution. The role requires collaboration with production and support for remote locations to ensure smooth newscasts.

Responsibilities include operating robotic cameras, audio board, and control room duties; handling props, lighting, and non-linear editing; and providing weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Robotic cameras

Studio floor directing

Audio board operation

Props and set handling

Lighting grid knowledge

Non-linear editing

Communication with production dept

Weekend/holiday availability

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Control room systems

Video switching

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.