Cascade PBS is the foremost public media organization in the state of Washington. We envision a community enriched and empowered by trusted storytelling, which we seek to accomplish through our mission to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our values – community, integrity, innovation and diversity – guide us in fulfilling our promise.
Perform technical production to create live, studio, taped and remote productions to reach more people, build a great organization and inspire a smarter world while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
Hourly Rate: $28.00
Location: Seattle, hours will vary, must be able to work onsite
Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. This position is not eligible for full benefits but will receive sick time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
-Perform technical production-related duties including G&E, lighting, floor direction, switching, camera operation, audio, electronic graphics, teleprompter, set construction and dressing
-Coordinate the technical functions of television broadcast production for live, studio recorded and remote productions, EFP field recordings and audio sweetening
-Set up and serve as technical facilitator for teleconferences and other station meetings and events
-Advise producers, directors and clients to optimize capabilities of production equipment
-Identify and report faulty equipment, technical procedure problems and personnel problems
-Properly store television production equipment
-Assist with inventory of television production equipment
-Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS.
-Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
-Advanced working knowledge of camera operation, teleprompter, studio set-up, lighting, Electronic Graphics (EG), audio, lighting, switching and computer systems, software, and hardware, required
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
-AA degree from an accredited technical school or equivalent experience required
-Two years’ experience as a Production Technician II or equivalent position required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
-Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds required
-Ability to climb, twist, bend, kneel, crawl and reach above head required
-Ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools and various machines
-Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays
-Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
-Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable means of transportation to meet requirements of the job
-Travel in the field (Terms and conditions covered by IBEW Agreement)