Technical Assistant

About the role

Entravision AHORA is looking for a Technical Assistant to support our live news and streaming productions. This is a hands‑on position for someone with knowledge of teleprompter operations, technical production coordination (TPM), and floor management, who is eager to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities within a modern broadcast environment. Reports directly to the VP Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives for Broadcast.

Responsibilities

• Operate the teleprompter for live and recorded newscasts and programming.
• Serve as Floor Manager when assigned, coordinating talent and studio activity during rehearsals and live productions.
• Support the Technical Director with daily control‑room and studio operations.
• Assist with TPM responsibilities, including coordinating incoming remote guests, reporters, affiliates, and outside signals.
• Connect and perform pre‑air checks with remote contributors, verifying video, audio, IFB/communications, connectivity, framing, and overall signal quality before clearing them for air.
• Communicate the status of guests, reporters, and incoming feeds to the Technical Director and production team.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues before and during live broadcasts.
• Learn and support additional control‑room, studio, and remote‑production functions as needed.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of teleprompter operations, live television production, and studio/control‑room workflows.
• Familiarity with TPM and Floor Manager responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of video, audio, IFB, remote connections, and live signals.
• Technically curious and comfortable learning new broadcast and streaming technologies.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain focused in a fast‑paced live environment.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Understanding of Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during breaking news or special coverage.

Schedule

This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary.