Operations Engineer

Job Description

Operations Engineer

WLWT, the Hearst Television 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:
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Military training and experience will be considered

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm3o0v-18-119-139-50-42 in your application.