Studio Technician

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonal is seeking a Studio Technician to support our NYC multi-camera live and live-to-tape studio production workflows. You will be the first-level on-site tech support, assisting with cameras, lighting, audio, and cables while coordinating with Directors, Producers, and Production Assistants to meet Video Village needs.

You will work with the NYC production team in a fast-paced studio environment, learn studio lighting and broadcast workflows, and help keep shoots running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in production (studio, live events, or similar).
• Organized and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Be on site every day as first-level tech support for studio issues.
• Assist with basic maintenance and organization of equipment (cameras, lighting, audio, comms).
• Coordinate with Directors/Producers/PA to meet Video Village needs.
• Tackle lighting board learning and operation support.
• Assist with documentation and tracking equipment or workflow changes.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Collaborative

Basic equipment knowledge

Education

Relevant training/education

Tools

Cameras

Lighting gear

Audio gear

Job description

About the Role

Tonal is looking for a motivated and dependable Studio Technician to support our multi-camera live and live-to-tape studio production workflows. In this role, you will act as first-level support for technical issues on the stage floor with the Technical Studio Operations Manager and Technical Director to help efficiently execute and stay on our production schedule.

You’ll work with our NYC-based video production team to create engaging fitness content for our members, contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced studio environment.

What You Will Do

• Be on site every day to act as first-level tech support for technical issues in the studio.

• Assist with basic maintenance and organization of studio equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio gear, and comms systems

• Keep studio spaces, equipment, and cable runs organized and production-ready

• Provide hands-on support with running and managing cables (video, audio, power) as needed

• Assist the technical team with updating documentation and tracking equipment or workflow changes

• Troubleshoot basic technical or equipment issues and elevate more complex problems to senior team members

• Communicate between Directors, Producers and Production Assistants to ensure all Video Village needs are met

• Show strong initiative and a keen interest in learning and operating the studio lighting board to assist in lighting adjustments and looks

• Take on general technical production support tasks as needed to help keep shoots running smoothly

• Be the point of contact for all specialty shoot gear/rental load-ins and setup (Including: photoshoots, promo shoots and floor/set maintenance/cleanings)

• Work closely with the internal IT team as needed

Who You Are

• 2–3+ years of experience in a production environment (studio, live events, or similar), or relevant training/education

• Organized and detail-oriented, with a strong willingness to learn and take direction

• Technical thinker who is calm and reliable under pressure

• Comfortable working both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with a team and multiple cross-functional partners

• Basic familiarity with studio production equipment such as cameras, lighting, and audio gear

• Interest in learning more about broadcast systems, technical production workflows, and technical solutions

• Able to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs), climb ladders, and work on your feet for extended periods

• Willing to take on a variety of tasks to support the team and production needs

At Tonal, we believe that the unique and varied lived experiences of our teammates contribute to our overall strength. We don’t just appreciate differences, we celebrate them, and we always seek people that represent a wide variety of backgrounds. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours.

Tonal is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity. Should you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to us via our confidential email, [e-mail]. All requests will be addressed and responded to in accordance with Tonal’s Accessibility Policy and local legislation.