WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, is urgently seeking experienced Broadcast Operations Technicians to join our team. This position is part of the IBEW union and offers 20+ average weekly hours, with potential for long-term employment. The Broadcast Operations Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the technical quality and integrity of the station's on-air signals and equipment, spanning acquisition to distribution. Prior experience as a Technical Director is highly valued. In this role, you will support both in-house operations and remote production efforts. This position reports directly to the Technical Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate various technical positions (Technical Directing, robotic cameras, and audio) in control room and on remote productions
• Master Control operations and Air Assist functions across multiple broadcast platforms
• ENG Receive acquisition and distribution. Familiarity with TVU is a plus.
• Floor Directing in studio and at remote productions
• Move and handle props and sets during in-house and remote productions (this could mean helping move heavy equipment)
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
• Maintain and understand lighting grid and control board with knowledge to maintain proper programming; ability to climb ladders, change light bulbs and adjust fixtures
• Dress microphone's and IFB's for on camera appearances
• Basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Assist with various technical needs on remote productions
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Operations Manager
• Potential shifts available: Eye Opener 4a-12p, 4a-2p; Overnight 11p-7a; Nightside 2p-12a.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working as an operations technician at a commercial television station with experience operating different broadcast equipment
• Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment
• Related military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base hourly range for this role is between $27.55/hour and $49.84/hour.  The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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