Studio Technician

Nexstar Media; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media's KRON 4 in San Francisco seeks a Studio Technician to operate broadcast equipment and support live productions for the station and its KRON streaming services.

The role requires hands-on experience with live TV operations, automation, and coordination with news, engineering and production teams. Overtime, weekend/holiday shifts, and strong attention to detail are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in live television broadcast operations.
• Proficiency with broadcast equipment and live production workflows.
• MS Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast equipment including Tricaster, Ross Overdrive, studio managing, teleprompting and audio.
• Demonstrate proficiency in LIVE broadcast production, automation, and execution of LIVE breaking news.
• Communicate and document effectively with crew, news producers and assignment team.
• Coordinate with all technical operators during newscasts and other live/recorded productions.
• Must possess working knowledge of ENPS, MOS commands, video servers, and general broadcast equipment.
• Work as a liaison daily between news, engineering, and production departments.
• Test equipment daily to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Live broadcast

Team communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Tricaster

Ross Overdrive

Teleprompting

Robotic cameras

Video servers

ENPS

MOS commands

Job 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 a 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