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Media Production Technician I (Video Editing & Studio Support)
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What they do
A Broadcast Technician operates audio equipment and transmitters for a radio or television station. Operates and maintains equipment that regulates signal strength for a station. Arranges sound equipment and monitors the volume and quality of sound for programs; synchronizes sound with visual images for television shows or other broadcast events such as sports games. May edit recorded shows or productions.
$64,238 / year median in Washington
+1% projected growth
Job Description
- Applicants will only be considered after submitting the following materials via email to : 1.
- Ingest, transfer, organize, label, and manage video, audio, and image files.
- Prepare Adobe Premiere Pro projects using established templates and workflows.
- Create and organize sequences according to producer instructions.
- Duplicate and adapt completed edits for YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms.
- Queue, monitor, and manage exports.
- Review exported content for technical errors, missing media, incorrect formatting, and other quality-control issues.
- Maintain consistent folder structures, file names, project versions, and media backups.
- Provide occasional support with camera, lighting, and audio equipment.
- Assist producers and crew members during studio and on-location shoots.
- Complete basic Photoshop and image-preparation tasks.
- Assemble short-form content from existing edits, templates, or producer instructions.
- Complete other production-support tasks as needed. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DaVinci Resolve.
- Experience operating mirrorless or cinema cameras.
- Familiarity with microphones, audio recorders, lighting, and basic studio equipment.
- Experience with audio editing, mixing, or recording.
- Photography and photo editing experience.
- Familiarity with YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and vertical-video specifications.
- Experience using task-management software such as ClickUp, Jira, Monday.com, Asana, or Trello.
- Experience working from templates, checklists, or documented production workflows.
- A good sense of humor and a collaborative attitude. This Role May Not Be a Fit If
- You are primarily seeking immediate creative control over edits or content decisions.
- You dislike repetitive, detail-oriented, or process-driven work.
- You prefer freelance projects or short-term employment.
- You are not particularly interested in YouTube.
- You have difficulty following exact technical specifications or established workflows.