Live Newscast Execution: Operate production equipment for daily live newscasts, maintaining close collaboration with News Directors and Producers to carry out fast-paced directional changes.
Sports & Local Programming: Execute live and taped local sports and public affairs productions under the direction of local production teams.
On-Air Playout & Traffic Integration: Manage automated transmission operations to integrate commercial content with live programming, coordinating with Sales, Traffic, and centralized Hub personnel.
Technical Quality Control: Monitor on-air signals and equipment status to ensure consistent, high-quality broadcast execution.
General Operations: Perform additional operational duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 3–4 years of operational experience in a medium to major market broadcast environment.
Education: Associate degree or equivalent hands-on broadcast experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred.
Schedule & Availability: Available to work on a temporary, per diem basis to assist with short-term coverage, planned leave, breaking news, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Technical Skills: Proven proficiency with Sony ELC, Evertz Mediator (or equivalent automation/playout systems), and standard live control room hardware.
Adaptability: Exceptional ability to maintain composure and perform reliably under high-stress, live-air conditions.
Physical & License Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $35.13 per hour.
