Production Technician

The Timken Company; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Technician to handle various duties in television production for live and recorded broadcasts. The role involves camera operation, composition of shots, and collaboration with directors to ensure quality production. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and proficiency with office equipment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Composes and frames camera shots.
• Operates studio and remote cameras during live broadcasts.
• Confers with directors and crew to discuss sequences and desired effects.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to prioritize assignments

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Job description

The Production Technician is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
• Produces graphics for newscast
• Creates graphics for the newscast
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.