Broadcast Operations Technician (Part time)
Hearst Health
Salary undisclosed
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Description
WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an experienced Part time Broadcast Operations Technician to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for delivering and monitoring the station’s on-air signals from content acquisition through distribution. The successful candidate will support both in-studio and remote production operations and report directly to the Assistant Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
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Operate and manage file-based broadcast workflows, including media preparation, playlist management, recording schedules, and robotic camera shot recall.
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Operate and monitor studio and transmission equipment, including:
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Broadcast automation systems
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Robotic cameras
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Satellite downlinks
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HD video servers
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Perform floor directing duties during live and recorded productions, communicating effectively with anchors, reporters, and other on-air talent to ensure seamless coordination between the control room and the studio.
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Operate and monitor broadcast automation systems to ensure accurate execution of on-air playlists, commercial breaks, and programming.
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Monitor video and audio quality using waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and other quality control equipment to ensure broadcast standards are met.
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Identify technical issues quickly and communicate equipment problems promptly to Engineering staff to minimize operational disruptions.
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Support station operations during live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.
Qualifications
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Strong decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and respond effectively under time-sensitive conditions.
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Highly proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software and broadcast technologies.
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Experience with file-based media workflows and modern broadcast automation systems is strongly preferred.
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and dependable transportation.
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Able to stand for long periods of time.
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Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Preferred Experience
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Television control room and studio operations experience.
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Education or training in Broadcast Communications, Electronics, or a related technical field.
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Technical School degree, Electronics Certification, and/or Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification.
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Military technical experience is welcomed and will be considered.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
- flexible schedule
About this role
WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh is looking for a part-time Broadcast Operations Technician to manage the technical backbone of daily on-air operations. You'd handle file-based workflows, robotic cameras, satellite feeds, and broadcast automation systems while monitoring video and audio quality to station standards. The role also includes floor directing during live productions, coordinating between the control room and studio talent, and troubleshooting equipment issues as they arise. You'd report to the Assistant Chief Engineer and support both routine broadcasts and special events.
This is hands-on technical work that demands independence, quick problem-solving under pressure, and comfort with both established and evolving broadcast technology. The ideal candidate has television control room or studio experience, ideally with formal training in broadcast communications or electronics, though military technical backgrounds are also valued. You'll need to be reliable across a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting 50 pounds, and hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
The position is remote-based but requires the flexibility and technical readiness to support live operations whenever needed. If you have broadcast automation and file-based media experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail directly impacts what viewers see and hear, this could be a strong fit.
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