Studio & Remote Broadcast Technician (Part-Time)

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to maintain on-air signals from acquisition to distribution, supporting in-studio and remote production, and reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The role includes operating studio/transmission equipment, managing robotic cameras, directing live productions, ensuring correct playlists and timing, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting issues under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Education or training in Broadcast Communications, Electronics, or a related technical field.
• Technical School degree, Electronics Certification, and/or SBE Certification.
• Military technical experience is welcomed and will be considered.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Television control room and studio operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and monitor the station’s on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution.
• Support in-studio and remote production operations.
• Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media preparation, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic camera shot recall.
• Operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment, including robotic cameras.
• Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions.
• Operate and monitor broadcast automation systems to ensure accurate execution of on-air playlists, commercial breaks, and programming.
• Monitor video and audio quality using waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and other quality control equipment.
• Identify technical issues quickly and communicate equipment problems promptly to Engineering staff.
• Support station operations during live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and respond effectively under time-sensitive conditions.
• Highly proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software and broadcast technologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Education

Broadcast Communications / Electronics degree

SBE Certification or Military tech experience

Tools

Robotic cameras

Broadcast automation systems

Quality control equipment

File-based media workflows

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Part-Time Broadcast Operations Technician to maintain on-air signals from acquisition to distribution, supporting in-studio and remote production, and reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The role includes operating studio/transmission equipment, managing robotic cameras, directing live productions, ensuring correct playlists and timing, performing quality checks, and troubleshooting issues under time pressure.