6abc/WPVI - Part-Time Studio Crew

Disney

Philadelphia, PA, USA3+ years

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Req ID:

10152866

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic , and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people 2+ who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey , and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. In an average day, Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult 25-54 news viewers.

6ABC- WPVI-TV Philadelphia is looking for a Part-Time Studio Technician within the programming department to support the daily production of news and other content across all platforms for WPVI-TV. This position is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company-designated location on an ongoing basis.

What You Will Do:

Cueing talent for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
Handling studio lights, PC and console-based lighting boards, studio cameras, camera control units, studio routing, robotic camera operation, microphones, and IFB Systems.
Running teleprompter for all live and recorded newscasts, in-studio shoots, sports shows, etc.
Assisting in setting up sets and props
Providing support in the field for live events, parades, on-location shows, etc.
Additional studio duties as assigned and use of all broadcast and technology within assigned operation areas.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of three years of experience working on Television studio newscasts and studio/remote production.
Must be willing to work various shifts as needed, including early morning, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to multitask, prioritize & handle tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment
A valid driver’s license is required to drive company-assigned vehicles

Required Education:

High School diploma or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this IATSE role in Philadelphia is $25.47 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Owned TV Stations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Owned TV Stations All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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