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.

• 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.