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Production Technician
VPM
Richmond, VA
Full time$45000 / year
RadioNPRNon-Profit
Posted 716 day(s) ago


The Production Technician provides creative and technical support for production of studio and remote video productions. The ideal candidate possesses technical skills for video production and engineering, as well as a curiosity for learning the craft of being behind the camera.


VPM is a public media organization serving Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Our teams produce documentaries, TV series and digital content. The VPM News team produces award-winning journalism for our NPR and PBS stations with distribution across our digital channels to over 2 million people in VPM’s coverage area. VPM Music is home to a 24/7 blend of classical, jazz and world music serving the Richmond region. Additionally, VPM has recently acquired a 40-year-old weekly publication and website, Style Weekly, that covers arts and culture. As an independent, non-profit service, we strive to create and serve a more informed public.


VPM believes attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission to create and serve a more informed public.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sets up video and audio recording equipment and cabling.
  • Operates video, audio, lighting and captioning equipment.
  • Constructs, paints, prepares and repairs sets and props.
  • Erects sets, scenery and lighting according to supervisor directions.
  • Performs minor routine maintenance on studio equipment.
  • Disassembles and stores sets and equipment upon conclusion of production.
  • Keeps studios, green rooms, dressing rooms and other work areas in order.

Required Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • 6 months of work experience in television, film or video production.
  • Ability to lift overhead and carry up to 50 pounds for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to work on ladders or in elevated spaces.
  • Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time (between 3-7 hours at a time, especially during high peak times).
  • Flexible to work unusual hours and at remote locations, including overnight travel, as necessary.
  • Possesses a valid Virginia driver’s license.

How to Apply