Video Production Technician: Studio & Remote Ops

Virginia's home for Public Media (VPM); Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 PTO days (based on tenure tiers)

3 Floating Holidays

12 Federally Observed Holidays

Catastrophic Leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance for IY

Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D

403b Retirement Plan w/ Match & 100% v

Learning & development opportunities

Educational/licensure reimbursement

Mental health EAP

Access to Micro Market, Terrace, and C

Job summary

VPM in Richmond, VA is seeking a Video Production Technician to provide operational, creative, and technical support for live and recorded studio and remote productions.

The role emphasizes cross-training across camera, graphics, audio, lighting, virtual reality, and related production tasks, reporting to clients or VPM staff to meet production goals, with a Monday–Friday core schedule and possible night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Six months of work experience in television, film or video production.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and a strong team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of basic computer networking.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management.
• Ability to lift overhead and carry up to 50 pounds for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work on ladders or in elevated spaces.
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to be flexible to work unusual hours often in remote locations, including overnight travel at times.
• Ability to maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and operate a vehicle as needed.
• Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressures consistently displaying a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Fill a variety of production roles and prep material for our VPM productions and broadcasts, including operation of cameras, graphics, audio, video sharing, and etc.
• Set up and operate video and audio recording equipment and cabling during live or recorded productions (cameras, audio, graphics, lighting, mics, etc)
• Erect production sets, scenery, and lighting according to production needs
• Take direction from and collaborate with producers, directors, on-air talent, and crew to accomplish production goals
• Welcome and assist guests on-air with instructions and mic placement
• Support virtual studio production using Zero Density technology and workflows
• Participate in cross-training to work in multiple production roles
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and help maintain equipment inventory
• Disassemble and store sets and equipment after production
• Keep studios and other work areas in order
• Other such related technical production support

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Six months of TV/film/video production experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Zero Density

Unreal Engine

Ross Video

Job description

VPM in Richmond, VA is seeking a Video Production Technician to provide operational, creative, and technical support for live and recorded studio and remote productions.

The role emphasizes cross-training across camera, graphics, audio, lighting, virtual reality, and related production tasks, reporting to clients or VPM staff to meet production goals, with a Monday–Friday core schedule and possible night/weekend shifts.