Technician - Production - PT

Paramount Group; California; On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS LA is seeking a Technician (Production Support) in Los Angeles to work with editorial staff and field crews for acquiring, routing, and operating equipment to capture live signals and edit for the newscast. You will support the Production Control Room and Studio operations, ensuring smooth technical workflows.

Responsibilities include video editing, signal management, and hands-on studio support, with a focus on reliability under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with editorial staff and field crews.
• Willingness to handle multiple tasks with composure under pressure.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and route RF and bonded cellular signals.
• Edit video using nonlinear editing equipment for newscasts (Vo, Sots, PKG).
• Support Production Control Room and Studio technical needs.
• Operate news gathering equipment from TOC room.
• Schedule and record live feeds; assist guests with microphones and cameras.

Skills

Fast-paced performance

Editorial coordination

Leadership qualities

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Edius

Grass Valley

Dejero

LiveU

Job description

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Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff)

CBS LA is looking for a Technician (Production Support) for the Los Angeles Duopoly. The Production Tech role is responsible for working with editorial staff and field crews in acquiring, routing, and operating equipment to acquire live signals. Editing video using nonlinear editing equipment for the newscast and supporting the technical needs of the Production Control Room and Studio.

Job Function:

Duties include acquiring and routing RF and bonded cellular signals with the ability to multi-task under deadline pressures. Edit video including Vo, Sots, PKG's, Knowledge of Edius and Grass Valley systems a plus. Studio support includes assisting guests with microphones, running handheld cameras, and assisting producers with technical needs.

• Safely operate news-gathering equipment from TOC room
• Knowledge of Cellular Bonding systems (Dejero, LiveU)
• Schedule and record live feeds
• Edit stories quickly and accurately
• Sound technical decisions under pressure
• Studio and Production Control Room Support

Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Work alone or in a room with others.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities a must.
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Good conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills
• Other duties as assigned

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $62.74 - 62.74.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.[[cust_payTransSTIP]][[cust_payTransSalesInc]]

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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