WPVI – Studio Crew in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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%. On average, Action News brings together nearly 45% of all adult news viewers, 25-54. WPVI has provided coverage to the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 100 years in 2019!

6ABC- WPVI-TV Philadelphia is looking for a Full-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 with 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 experience working on Television studio newscasts and studio/remote production.

• Must be able to work a minimum of forty hours a week.

• 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

Job ID: 10096822

Location: Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.