The incumbent serves as a Broadcast Engineering/Production Specialist and is responsible for both technical engineering and production operations.

Duties

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Requirements

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Qualifications

Qualifications: 5 years Professional broadcast engineering experience, with technical operations experience preferred.Robotic/manned camera maintenance & operation, studio lighting, technical and/or floor directing, non-linear editing, audio operations, video teleconferencing, teleprompter and character generator experience preferred.Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the position or an equivalent level of professional work experience preferred. Experience maintaining and using various automated office systems and software programs preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge and understanding of television, radio, satellite, fiber optic cable and associated electronic and mechanical equipment and systems.  Sound working knowledge of studio facilities, equipment and standard television production operations.Studio camera maintenance & operation experience preferred.Robotic camera maintenance & operation experience preferred.Knowledge of video teleconferencing systems preferred.Knowledge of audio/video web streaming preferred.Knowledge of software and equipment needed to stream audio/video over the Web preferred.Ability to drive, maintain and operate a mobile uplink satellite system preferred.Knowledge of the legislative environment, U.S. House of Representatives, and the operations thereof, preferred.Ability to understand and apply workplace policies, practices, rules and established procedures, as well as exercise sound judgment and discretion.Understanding of and ability to establish and maintain administrative and quality control processes.Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high-ranking officials.  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, both personal and operational, as well as the ability to exercise judgment and discretion.  Demonstrable organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to successfully complete and apply applicable training, technical and otherwise.Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently in an interdisciplinary customer service-oriented work environment.Ability to meet minimum physical requirements to perform required duties including the ability to lift up to 50lbs, kneel, crouch, push production carts and tape down cables. Availability to work rotating shifts and additional hours as required.

Contacts

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• Phone: 202-225-2926