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

 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 jobs@cascadepbs.org.