Technical Media Operator

NAB Leadership Foundation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K)

Job summary

News10 in Albany, NY is seeking a full-time Technical Media Operator to manage newscast directing, audio operation, media center duties, and master control for live and taped broadcasts.

The role requires a degree in communications or related field; experience in television or post production is welcome. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent training in communications.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred.
• Ability to interact well with journalists, anchors, and engineers.
• Detail oriented with strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Operates studio cameras for live and taped events.
• Composes and frames shots, adjusting lighting, lenses and camera settings.
• Adjusts camera positions to change focus and exposure as requested.
• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events.
• Operates editing systems, titling systems, video switching and effects units.
• Collaborate with the director and staff to coordinate the studio action.
• Builds and decorates the set and provides props for production.
• Assist in installation, operation and maintenance of sound equipment.
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production.
• Provide audio production support and liaise with outside facilities.
• Assist in digital media productions and liaise with departments.
• May convert analog recordings to digital format.
• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes.

Skills

Television production experience

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Communication or related field

Job description

News10, the ABC affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time Technical Media Operator . The Technical Media Operator 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

Benefits :

Hourly Pay Range: $16.50 - $17.50

We offer a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.