Operations Engineer

Job Description

Operations Engineer

WLWT, the Hearst owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a part-time Operations Engineer to join the team and assist in technical and production requirements for on-air programming, live and pre-recorded. The Operations Engineer will be responsible to communicate effectively with all departments, as this is integral for a smooth outcome of newscasts. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location.

Job Responsibilities:
• Operate studio equipment such as robotic camera system, audio equipment including audio board, production switchers, graphics systems, and video servers.
• Operate master control equipment including switchers, automation systems, video servers, EAS devices, graphics systems, and monitoring devices.
• Complete daily FCC requirements.
• Provide support for producing content and executing station projects.
• Work closely with IT and maintenance engineering teams to support critical on-air systems.
• Edit content using Adobe products as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by engineering management.

Qualification Requirements:
• Minimum of six months of experience working at a commercial television station or production facility, or college level equivalent.
• Experience operating master control using automation a plus.
• Knowledge of broadcast television operations.
• Intermediate experience with computers and PC-based systems.
• Ability to perform with accuracy while under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task accurately.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with aptitude to escalate appropriately.
• Ability to follow instructions, verbal and written.
• Flexibility to work various days and shifts as assigned especially holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work effectively with other team members.
• In-person work required.

Education:
• Prior experience in broadcast news production, technical school, or college technical classes preferred.
• Military training and experience will be considered

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4w4oy-3-137-192-3-42 in your application.