Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
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)
If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Advanced working knowledge of camera operation, teleprompter, studio setup, lighting, electronic graphics, audio, switching, computer systems, software, and hardware
- Associate degree from an accredited technical school or equivalent experience
- Two years of experience as a Production Technician II or equivalent
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds
- Ability to climb, twist, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach above the head
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and various machines
- Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
What We Do
Cascade PBS is the Pacific Northwest’s independent, nonprofit news and public television service. It brings audiences PBS and local television programming, original productions, trusted journalism and investigations, and community events across broadcast and digital platforms. Its programming spans drama, documentaries, science, children’s shows, cultural history, and local stories. Its mission is to inform and inspire the community to make the world a better place.
