Production Technician

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WNCT TV in Greenville, NC seeks a Production Technician to join our team. The role encompasses directing, audio operation, media center, and master control responsibilities for both news and production.

You will operate cameras, manage lighting and focus, handle audio and editing systems, and collaborate with directors and staff to ensure smooth broadcasts. Prior TV experience is a plus, with a degree in communications or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communication or related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required.
• Must interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates studio and field cameras for live and taped events.
• Operates audio equipment for productions.
• Operates editing systems, titling, video switching, and DVEs to produce final product.
• Coordinate action with director and studio staff.
• Assist in set decoration and props used for production.
• Maintain and store equipment, records, and tapes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

WNCT TV in Greenville, NC is looking for a Production Technician to join our team! The Production Technician has four primary tasks: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

• Operates studio cameras and field cameras for live and taped events
• Composes and frames shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors, station management, other personnel
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directors, station management, other personnel
• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events
• Operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio
• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production
• Provide audio production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
• May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format
• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes

Requirements & Skills:

• Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills