Tennis Channel · 1 day ago
PBTV Tech Assistant
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expTennis Channel is looking for a Tech Assistant for Pickleball TV, which produces over 32 pickleball events across the United States. The role involves setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining production equipment in various venues, as well as providing client tech support and managing inventory.
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Responsibilities
Complete the technical setup of all main and outer courts including cable and fiber distribution, camera placement and set up, connectivity with mobile unit working under the direction of the EIC and Technical Manager. Handle all equipment distribution during load in and ESU
Build camera systems and camera chains, handheld camera systems, camera jib rig and jib camera installation, POVs camera, and Bolin cams
Work with Audio to load in and load out audio equipment, mics, and audio cable
Troubleshoot fiber optic signals (multi-strand fiber and hybrid SMPTE), ensuring proper cable continuity and device connections
Organize and keep track of all remote equipment and systems, load in and load out logistics, shipping and receiving. Organize setup and strike, ensure all equipment is accounted for and in working condition and returned to its proper location
Manage daily inventory, cleaning, and maintenance of technical and production trucks and equipment
Independently prioritize tasks under time-sensitive schedules
Assist with client technical support and services
Provide a post-show technical report after each event
Work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or certification from trade or technical school specializing in AV or broadcast engineering
Two years working in live remote sport broadcasting with knowledge of mobile units and facilities
Extensive knowledge of broadcast and AV Technology and equipment, camera equipment, lighting equipment, power requirements. Knowledge of Sony, Ikegami, PTZ, broadcast quality camera systems and camera chains
Extensive knowledge of fiber and cable, SMPTE, DT, Triax/Coax, Cat5, and connectors, and fiber/cable repair. Knowledge of video and audio connectivity
Ability to step into various positions if required (A2 coverage, camera coverage, utility coverage)
Skilled in setting up and operating broadcast cameras while working under time-sensitive conditions
Physically able and willing to lift, pull, and push equipment and cases
This is a traveling position, major travel required week to week
Benefits
Participation in a retirement plan
Life and disability insurance
Health, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Sick leave
Vacation time
Personal time
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-01-27Acquired
2011-01-01Private Equity
2003-04-17Seed
Leadership Team
J
Jill Dortheimer
Vice President Communications
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