Studio Technician/Steadicam Operator

W*USA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a talented and
qualified candidate for a part-time weekday Studio Technician / Steadicam Operator.
Responsibilities :

• Steadicam operator for the early morning newscasts Monday - Friday
• Robotic camera setup and operation for live newscasts, taped webcasts, cut-ins, local
  programs, and commercial projects
• Ensuring effective interaction between the control room and studio
• Other assigned duties to include: Live Shot Acquisition, Media Ingest
• Standing for long hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 40 lbs.
• This role requires the operator to be on site.

Qualified candidates will have experience with the following equipment and systems:

• Strong working knowledge of studio and location equipment including, but not limited to:
• Steadicam operation
• Robotic studio cameras
• Studio lighting
• Live shot acquisition and media ingest processes
• Teleprompter operation
• Experience with ENPS and Bit Central server systems also a plus
• Directing experience in an automated control room a plus

Job Requirements:

• Two (2) years' experience in various aspects of television production preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Metropolitan Washington, DC.
• Personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays and fill in outside normally scheduled hours during the week on occasion.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit
www.TEGNA.com
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