Part Time Television Production/Broadcast Specialist

General Responsibilities

- Prepare the studios for each program including lighting the sets, loading and unloading Teleprompters, and determining initial camera positions.

- Operate cameras to secure professional picture composition and focus; apply experience and creative artistic ability in proceeding with or anticipating Director’s commands for television programming; Occasional use of studio audio skills.

- Operate and direct robotic cameras, video switchers, and character generators on broadcasts.

- Responsible for technical aspects of camera equipment to the extent of making necessary settings for program/proper pictures. Work with Engineering Operations in pre-programming, and report discrepancies and/or malfunctions to the Productions Operations Manager.

- Keep apprised of day-to-day operations and keep appropriate management informed of ongoing activities as well as areas of concern.

- Assist co-workers in utilizing internal practices and procedures to ensure performance is timely, responsive, and consistent with customer needs, and in orienting new contracted personnel as needed.

- Candidate(s) is expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.

Technical Qualifications

- Associate degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of professional broadcasting experience with emphasis on studio and/or robotic camera operations, studio preparation, and lighting and media duplications; remote production monitoring; studio audio experience a plus.

- Professional-level experience operating robotic cameras, audioboards, and character generators preferred. We currently use Shotoku Robotic System.

- Working knowledge of and experience using various automated office systems and software programs preferred.

- Knowledge and understanding of photographic composition and all phases of recorded and live television programming. Must be able to report equipment malfunctions.

Non-Technical Qualifications

- Ability to understand and apply workplace policies, practices, rules and established procedures, as well as exercise sound judgment and discretion.

- Understanding of and ability to establish and maintain administrative and quality control processes.

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high-ranking officials.

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, both personnel and operational, as well as the ability to exercise judgment and discretion.

- Demonstrable organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to successfully complete and apply applicable training, technical.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently in an interdisciplinary customer service-oriented work environment.

- Ability to meet the minimum physical requirements of the ability to push, pull or lift at least 40lbs and the ability to bend, crouch and stand).

- Compliance with professional business attire requirements during the workday.