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WNSB Dept. of Mass Communications
Engineering
Full Time
Norfolk, VA
TV Studio Technician
25

Title: TV Studio Technician

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Job Duties

Norfolk State University, a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU), invites  applications for a full-time Tv Studio Technician within the Department of Mass  Communications and Journalism (MCJR). Located in Norfolk, Virginia, within a top-fifty media market, our university provides opportunities for professional collaboration and advancement. If you are passionate about cutting-edge media technology and eager to shape the future of a thriving TV studio operation, we invite you to join our committed and collaborative team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform minor bench repairs on studio and broadcast equipment. 
  • Design, install, and maintain the operational needs of TV studio, control room, audio mixer rooms, electronic field production equipment, and associated systems. 
  • Conduct system upgrades, scheduling, documentation, technical inventories, budget requests, and related clerical and administrative tasks. 
  • Maintain and program Carousel/Cablecast computers, Extron Live Streamer, and the Residential Life Movie computer for campus cable channels. 
  • Provide training and mentorship to faculty, staff, student workers, and graduate students on technical equipment use and maintenance. 
  • Collaborate with campus media outlets, including The Spartan Echo and WNSB-FM, and work closely with local vendors and the Athletic Department to support broadcast and closed-circuit systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a two-year associate degree in electronic engineering or information technology curriculum, or electronic military service background. 
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in broadcast systems 
    engineering or technical operations. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in studio and field production equipment, IP-based broadcast systems, and digital editing suites. 
  • Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on broadcast and media equipment. 
  • Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with students, faculty and other university staff.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Broadcast Engineering, or a closely related field. 
  • Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification. 
  • Experience in higher education or a teaching environment. 
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting RF transmission systems. 
  • Familiarity with AVID, Adobe Creative Cloud, Ross Video, NewTek, Extron systems, and Cablecast/Carousel programming. 
  • Knowledge of IP networking, signal routing, and streaming technologies. 
  • Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. 

Why Join Us? 
Norfolk State University's MCJR department is a vibrant, forward-looking community dedicated to preparing students for dynamic careers in media, journalism, and communications technology. The department proudly supports active chapters of BEA and NABJ and fosters experiential learning through The Spartan Echo newspaper, WNSB-FM radio, and CCTV WNSU-TV studio operations. 
As part of our team, you will have opportunities for professional development, support for attending leading industry conferences, and the chance to innovate. Our collaborative, supportive environment values each member's contributions and creativity. 

About Norfolk, VA 
Situated in a lively, culturally rich Hampton Roads area, Norfolk offers access to 
metropolitan attractions, stunning coastal amenities, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. Its unique blend of urban energy and coastal charm makes it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

To apply and to see further details and updates, please visit: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/tv-studio-technician-00268-norfolk-virginia-united-states

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