Studio Technician (Evening News)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • $33 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Audiovisualunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Broadcast Journalismunmatched
  • Broadcastingunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Graphicsunmatched
  • Local Newsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • News Reportingunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Storage Area Network (SAN)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Television Broadcastingunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched

Description

The Studio Technician operates various equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics, lighting, or digital) used for production and/or transmission.

KRON 4, the Bay Area's Local News Station and brand-new CW network affiliate in San Francisco, California is seeking an Evening Studio Technician.

This is a regular, full-time, union position.

Responsibilities:

  • Operation of broadcast equipment, not limited to but including Tricaster, Ross Overdrive, Studio managing, teleprompting, audio operation, robotic cameras, transmission and other duties as assigned to execute KRON4 productions & KRON streaming services.
  • Applicant must have demonstratable skills in LIVE broadcast production, automation, and execution of LIVE breaking news.
  • Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely with crew, news producers and assignment team.
  • Coordinates with all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
  • Must possess working knowledge of ENPS, MOS commands, video servers, and general broadcast production equipment.
  • Work as a liaison daily between news, engineering, and production departments.
  • Tests equipment daily to ensure proper operation.

Qualifications & Expectations:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.
  • Three plus (3+) years' experience in professional live television broadcast operations preferred.
  • Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a "press-on-regardless" attitude.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency operating broadcast and production equipment.
  • Must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
  • Applicant should have the drive to learn and advance skills.
  • Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Availability to work all day parts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Recognize that overtime hours may occur as situations arise.
  • Physical requirements: Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and performing physical production duties, including moving set pieces, equipment, and studio materials.
  • Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required.

Compensation - Minimum of $33.00/hr. commensurate with experience and job skill

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA

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