Operations Engineer

Job Description

WLWT, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, has an opening for a full-time Operations Engineer/Technician. The candidate should be a self-motivated individual that assists in technical and production requirements for on-air programming, live and pre-recorded.

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

Qualification Requirements:
• Experience operating master control and performing air operations duties using automation including monitoring broadcast signals and video streams at a commercial television station or broadcast operations center.
• Experience operating production control equipment 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 and maintain focus.
• 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 including 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.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqz81z-18-218-48-62-42 in your application.