Broadcast Technician

Summary

The candidate selected will provide technical support for live and recorded video content production, which includes delivery, installation/set-up, and basic operation of broadcast and IT related equipment. They will serve as technical lead for other flex and short-term Broadcast Technicians, instructing them in the workflows and operating procedures within the studios, and overseeing their performance. The position often works in a fast-paced production environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Reporting into the Chief Engineer, support day-to-day operations of studio technology systems, software, and equipment.
• Expected to serve as supervising technician on-site when the studio Senior Broadcast Engineer is away or overseeing other studio operations.
• In collaboration with the senior broadcast engineer, find opportunities to design and implement new workflows, adjustments to existing workflows, and changes to engineering maintenance procedures.
• Oversees implementation of technical workflows on a project-by-project basis.
• Assists with facilities maintenance of studios.
• Supervises all studio inventory processes and oversees updating of studio inventory documents.
• Prepares Best Practices and SOP documents detailing studio operations and maintenance procedures.
• Fills shoot roles during productions as assigned, with a focus on cameras, audio, and lighting.
• Perform equipment prep, configuration, and check-in / check-outs to studio staff as well as routine maintenance and updates.
• Work with our clients Video Production team on productions on and off campus, live productions, operation in multi-camera studio, video switching, signal routing, cameras, video recorders, video distribution switchers and audio mixers, studio lighting equipment, microphones, and other audio equipment.
• Transport and setup of video, lighting, and audio equipment as required.
• Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Perform other job-related duties and projects as needed and assigned.

Health & Safety

Ensuring that all company risk assessments are observed where applicable to your role, taking ownership of improvements and escalating concerns where necessary.

This role is for you if you have

• 2-3 years in a video production environment (remote and studio).
• General knowledge of operating studio equipment- lighting, audio consoles and camera equipment.
• Education or training in production or computer platforms, IP/IT technologies with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Hands on experience with audio/video switching, connectivity, routing, terminations, encoding, and signal flow.
• Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems
• A self-motivated & resourceful attitude – ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems in a cool and collected manner in high pressure environments
• The ability to communicate effectively in a team
• Eagerness to learn new equipment, shooting roles and studio workflows
• A valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
• The ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop.
• The ability to operate a keyboard; view a video display terminal screen, ability to use telephone equipment.
• The ability to climb ladders up to 24 feet tall and lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 30 pounds.