Field Tech: Audio/Lighting/Camera

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

To effectively perform field production operations including camera, audio, lighting, portable transmission and recording procedures to acquire a product consistent with the C-SPAN mission, corporate values, and technical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sets up and operates ENG cameras for single camera and multiple camera productions, including robotic cameras.

Sets up and operates audio equipment, including mixers, audio boards and microphones for our standard single and multiple camera productions and understands how that equipment works.

Sets up, operates and is knowledgeable about equipment and power requirements needed to light single camera and multi-camera events that take place in hotels, think tanks, Capitol Hill hearing rooms, etc.

Sets up and understands the operation and signal flow of all portable and permanent rack systems used in C-SPAN productions.

Sets up and operates C-SPAN's portable transmission gear and understands how this equipment works.

Has knowledge of and understands how to route, patch and pool all permanently wired Capitol Hill rooms and locations to their respective hubs and hub rooms.

Has knowledge of and understands how to use the patch panels in the US Capitol technical hub.

Has knowledge of and understands how to use fiber transmission lines around Washington D.C.

Sets up, operates, cleans and understands how recording decks work, including setting menu systems, etc.

Follows equipment procedures regarding safety, handling and trouble ticketing.

OTHER DUTIES:

Completes a running log of the time, names and descriptions of people speaking during events when assigned.

Drives vans and mini-vans, knows directions to event sites in the metro area and can determine and follow appropriate parking procedures. Assists in the care and maintenance of these vehicles as well.

Follows all financial procedures and guidelines, including timely and correct expense reports, time sheets and leave and special requests.

Updates department records when necessary.

Has knowledge and/or can perform basic day-to-day workings of the equipment room (similar to those of the Technical Assets Assistant).

Stays abreast of and assists Field Department with integration of new technologies.

Other duties as assigned.

CORPORATE VALUES:

Consistently watches the network and follows public affairs.

Demonstrates commitment to producing a quality, cost effective product.

Adapts to changing priorities.

Demonstrates dependability and initiative.

Acts as a member of a team

Represents the network professionally in actions and appearance.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

Ability to operate camera, audio, tape recorders and lighting operations.

Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with C-SPAN employees and external contacts.

Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules and assignments.

Ability to drive cargo and passenger vans in accordance with C-SPAN vehicle operation guidelines.

Ability to consistently execute technical skills.

Ability to maintain accurate, legible records.

Routinely required to work overtime hours.

Willing and able to travel.

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Frequently required to walk and stand for extended periods in time and in a variety of weather conditions while performing job.

Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus two years relevant work experience.

Must possess an adequate credit rating to qualify for receipt of a company-issued credit card.

Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Record from the state that issued their driver's license and hold a valid driver's license.