Production Technician

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Educational Foundation, Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WNCT TV in Greenville, NC is seeking a Production Technician to join our team. The role encompasses Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

You will operate studio and field cameras, adjust lighting and focus, run audio, and use editing and titling systems to produce final on-air products while collaborating with directors and staff. Experience in television production is preferred but not required; strong communication, organization, and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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

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

• 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

Additional Information:

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