About this role
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