"TV Production Tech 1"

TV Production Tech 1 (req36090)

Company: University of New Mexico

Job Location:

Category: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Type: Full-Time

Requisition ID: req36090

Working Title: TV Production Tech 1

Position Grade: 08

Position Summary

New Mexico PBS is committed to creating an inclusive and empowering space for public media professionals. We believe that having staff members with the expertise which is instrumental to successfully serve our mission and audiences

Under direct supervision:

• Provides a variety of technical support services for in-studio and remote field television productions, special projects, and station outreach activities.
• Transports, sets up, and operates a variety of television equipment; assists with editing of material; assists with staging, set preparation and dressing; and assists in studio and equipment maintenance.
• Prepares studio with requested equipment and sets for meetings, teleconferences, special events, and studio tours.
• Performs video logging and timecode window dubs; prepares library materials for integration into productions; performs video and audio library retrieval.
• Moves and sets lights as required, ensuring proper light levels and conformance to lighting plans.
• Operates audio boards, tape machines and microphones to ensure proper audio levels and sound quality.
• Completes trouble and preventive maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
• May edit on-line and off-line material.
• May produce and edit short segments and spots.
• May keep records and schedules of facility use.
• May lead and/or guide the work of others including interns, volunteers, and student employees.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of storytelling techniques for media platforms such as broadcasting and the internet.
• Good working knowledge of professional video production equipment for both studio and field production.
• Strong working knowledge of professional editing equipment and use, including technical understanding of non-linear editing, overall editing workflow, program mastering, and archiving.
• Strong understanding and use of Avid editing platform.
• Strong working knowledge of professional graphics design equipment and use, including workflow, designing graphics for television, and designing animations as well as still graphics.
• Strong understanding and use of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and After Effects.

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: KNME Operations (247A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $18.09 - $23.27

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 4/13/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach resume and cover letter. Please address the preferred qualifications explicitly in the cover letter in order to be considered for this position.