What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Crew position at Duluth Superior Area Educational Television Corporation?
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, and completed application in confidence to applicant@wdse.org Applications can be downloaded on our website pbsnorth.org/about/employment/
FLOOR CREW
Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation (DSAETC), doing business as PBS North and The North 103.3FM, in Duluth, Minnesota, seeks professional floor crew to join our team. Floor crew members assist with productions as directed in studio and occasionally on location. Helps in preparing for and recording studio productions and assists with studio set up and maintenance.
REPORTS TO: Live Production Manager
STATUS: Regular, Part-time
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Serve as Audio Technician for live and recorded productions, including placing microphones, assisting with audio setup, monitoring equipment, and supporting production audio needs as directed.
- Serve as Floor Director for live and recorded studio productions, communicating instructions between the control room and on-camera talent, cueing talent, coordinating activity on the studio floor, setting up and operating studio cameras, and helping maintain an organized and professional production environment.
- Assist with training and mentoring Interns by demonstrating television production equipment, workflows, and best practices during live and recorded studio productions.
- Assist with studio setup and teardown, including sets, production equipment, microphones, cameras, lighting, cables, and other production materials.
- Assist talent, guests, and production staff before and during studio recordings and live broadcasts.
- Operate studio cameras or perform other production crew positions as assigned.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of the studio and production equipment.
- Occasionally assist with productions on location, including transporting, setting up, and operating production equipment and supporting field photography, lighting, audio, or other production needs.
- Follow instructions from directors, producers, and other production staff and adapt to changing production needs during live and recorded programs.
- Help maintain a safe working environment for station personnel, guests, and the general public in the studio and on location.
- Perform other production-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of television production equipment and techniques, studio cameras, placing microphones, and ability to follow director’s studio instructions.
- A valid driver’s license issued in the United States is required.
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to accept oral and written direction and work cooperatively to complete assigned tasks.
- Able to bend/stoop/squat repeatedly or continually for extended periods of time.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong work ethic.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience in and working knowledge of television production is desired but not required.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Floor crew typically work on Thursday and Friday evenings with slight variations in schedule. Additional dates may be requested when needed.
- $13 per hour up to 10 hours per week.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, and completed application in confidence to applicant@wdse.org Applications can be downloaded on our website pbsnorth.org/about/employment/
DSAETC is an equal employment opportunity employer. DSAETC does not discriminate against employees or applications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 10.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13