Broadcast Technician - WNYT-TV
Requisition #: 24-1363 - Broadcast Technician
Requisition Location: Albany, New York
About Us: Nestled between two beautiful mountain ranges lies the capital of New York State and the heart of the Capital Region. We are very proud of our diverse culture, our gorgeous landscape, and the world class entertainment we enjoy every day. We are 3 short hours away from Boston or New York City -- in fact, you can take in a Broadway show or a professional sports game and get back home in time to visit one of our many craft breweries! When you join the community of the Capital Region and #TEAM13, you join a family of talented, diverse, smart, and welcoming professionals. At WNYT, we work as a team every single day. A team where collaboration is at the forefront and every opinion is valued. At NewsChannel 13, our mission is to serve the greater good of our communities and clients with local, authentic, solution-based content. We are coverage you can trust.
Job Overview: This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, repair and construction of transmitting, receiving, control, input or other mechanical or electronic equipment (whether stationary, portable, or mobile) used in the origination, recording, playback and/or transmission of video and audio. This will include recording, playback, editing and maintenance and operation of Air Stations equipment as FCC and Company may require.
Job Responsibilities:
- On-air switching of programming and commercial insertion
- Keeping FCC station and program logs
- Recording and preparation of video/audio material for program and news play-out
- Transmitter remote control operation
- Weekly EAS Operations that comply with FCC requirements
- Audio operation for production and/or live news
- Operation of ENG vehicles
- Basic equipment maintenance
- Understand end-user functional requirements Install and configure systems in a way that reflects the intended system design
- Program broadcast gear (including routers, switchers, mixers, CG, etc.)
- Communicate status updates.
- Discuss issues and provide suggestions in a clear manner.
- Work with on-site tech team to identify and finalize punch list items
- Other Master Control Room Operations as assigned by Chief Engineer
Qualifications:
- Experience with Master Control automation, Crispin Automation switching systems, and ENG/Sat truck operation preferred
- High level of organization.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems
- Sight, hearing, and manual dexterity to certify proper video and audio quality, driving vehicles, and operating necessary equipment
- Mobility to retrieve materials from various locations in the station and to set-up cabling and equipment at live news sites
- Current SBE certification in Television Broadcasting a plus
- Must have a valid unrestricted New York State driver’s license and safe driving history as determined by the company. Driving record will be checked.
Compensation and Benefits: When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18 to $22 per hour. This is a full time (40 hour a week position). For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
Diversity Statement: Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over
100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
