Television Broadcast Audio Operator TEST JOB

Hearst; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Hearst Television seeks a Broadcast Audio Operator to manage live and recorded television audio, operate a large stereo console, and contribute to commercial and promotional productions.

The role includes cross-training across camera, teleprompter, videotape, and master control, with opportunities to support other studio operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with live and recorded television production environments.
• Knowledge of audio and video systems used in broadcasting.
• Ability to operate electronic broadcast equipment under deadline pressure.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate the audio console for live and recorded TV programs.
• Support the production of commercial and promotional material.
• Assist with additional station operations duties as assigned.
• Cross-train in camera, teleprompter, videotape, and master control operations.

Skills

Audio mixing

Live television

Video systems

Studio equipment

Equipment troubleshooting

Tools

Audio console

Master control equipment

Broadcast hardware

Job description

Broadcast Audio Operator

((station)), the ((AAA)) affiliatein ((location)), has an opening for aProduction Audio Operator. The Audio Operatoris responsible foroperatinga large stereo audio console during live television programs, producing recorded studio programs, and supporting commercial and promotional production.This role will also becross-trainedin other operations areas, includingcamera,teleprompter,videotape, and master control. You will report to the ((manager title)).

Responsibilities

• Operate the audio console for live and recorded television programs
• Support the production of commercial and promotional material
• Assistwithadditionalstation operations duties as assigned
• Cross-trainin camera, teleprompter, videotape, and master control operations

Requirements

• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production
• Experience with master control activities and tasks
• Knowledge of television audio and video systems
• Experienceoperatingelectronic equipment for broadcast and production needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Mobility and the ability tolift upto 50 pounds
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.That’swhy, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic,accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst’s benefit programs are modern,flexibleand designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additionalbenefits to meet your and your family’s needs