Studio Technician - Live Production & Tech Support

Doist; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonal in New York, NY is seeking a Studio Technician to support our multi-camera studio production workflows. You will be the first-line tech for on-site issues and help keep shoots on schedule with the Technical Studio Operations Manager and Technical Director.

Join a fast-paced team, assist with cameras, lighting, audio, and comms, and learn broadcast systems while maintaining production readiness and effective communication across directors, producers, and assistants.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in a production environment or relevant training/education.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and take direction.
• Technical thinker who stays calm under pressure.
• Able to work independently and with a team across cross-functional partners.
• Basic familiarity with cameras, lighting, and audio gear.
• Interest in broadcast systems, workflows, and technical solutions.
• Able to lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods.
• Willing to take on varied tasks to support the team and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Be on site every day to provide first-level tech support in the studio.
• Assist with basic maintenance and organization of cameras, lighting, audio gear, and comms.
• Keep studio spaces and equipment production-ready and organized.
• Run and manage cables and support video village needs as required.
• Help update documentation and track equipment or workflow changes.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and escalate complex problems to senior staff.
• Coordinate with Directors, Producers, and Production Assistants to meet shoot needs.
• Learn and operate the lighting board to assist in lighting looks.
• Support specialty shoot gear load-ins and setups (photoshoots, promos, sets).
• Collaborate with IT for related technical tasks as needed.

Skills

Studio production

Equipment troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Documentation

Tools

Cameras

Lighting equipment

Audio gear

Comms systems

Lighting board

Job description

Tonal in New York, NY is seeking a Studio Technician to support our multi-camera studio production workflows. You will be the first-line tech for on-site issues and help keep shoots on schedule with the Technical Studio Operations Manager and Technical Director.

Join a fast-paced team, assist with cameras, lighting, audio, and comms, and learn broadcast systems while maintaining production readiness and effective communication across directors, producers, and assistants.