Broadcast Technician #30

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Broadcast Technician. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Qualifications:

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• May serve as director and/or technical director.
• Participates in Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning, including exercises, drills and training.
• Stay updated with industry trends, video editing techniques, and software to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.

Required Work Experience

• High School Diploma: Three to five years of experience working with radio, audio and video broadcast and recording equipment, or graphic design.
• Bachelor’s: One to three years of experience working with radio, audio and video broadcast and recording equipment, or graphic design.
• Master’s: At least one year of experience working with radio, audio and video broadcast and recording equipment, or graphic design

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 
• Knowledge of the operational and maintenance characteristics of a variety of broadcast equipment used to produce live or recorded productions.
• Knowledge of the techniques used to produce live or recorded television productions.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-production techniques.
• Knowledge of safety precautions normally associated with broadcast and recording studio work.
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of audio and video production equipment.
• Ability to set up video teleconferencing software for use in live television.
• Ability to coordinate production requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to direct diverse productions, coordinate production requirements and schedule productions.
• Ability to communicate effectively while working with others using tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient in using character generators.

Working Conditions

• Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds).
• In the event of an emergency, the position may require on-site reporting within 2 hours.
• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.

Responsibilities:

Operates a variety of production and post-production equipment and systems, transports equipment when necessary. Provides technical support to clients in televised and/or radio production of Senate proceedings, Senate Committee, and Senate Recording Studio in-house productions. Fields requests for production requirements for video and audio productions, recording services; performs recording, playback and duplication of audio and video programs; manages automated video recording and logging systems; conducts post-production tasks. Performs and maintains high levels of quality control, ensuring proper formatting and all recordings meet broadcast standards. Coordinates production schedules, assigns work, and ensures proper billing of client projects using specialized scheduling software. Manages and records remote interviews using online communication platforms. Maintains procedural documentation and manuals for operations and training. Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $74,367