TOC/Editor

CBS News and Stations; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

CBS News and Stations in San Francisco seeks an Ingest/Transmission Operator and Editor to manage media across transmission methods and edit news content. You will monitor on-air quality, troubleshoot equipment, and prepare programming for broadcast.

Qualifications include a technical degree and 1–2 years in fast-paced TV news, with proficiency in non-linear editing and Grass Valley Edius. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a fast-paced television news environment.
• Experience using non-linear editing systems required.
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative and adaptable team player capable of managing multiple projects.
• Flexibility to work nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inbound/outbound media via multiple transmission methods.
• Ensure timely response to breaking news and oversee broadcast delivery.
• Collaborate with team and network staff to support operations.
• Identify and insert broadcast-quality video/audio into news bulletins on short notice.
• Handle media feeds, manage video/audio switching, and operate recording equipment.
• Use servers/monitoring systems to manage media acquisition and delivery.
• Ingest media into servers and prepare files for editing/broadcast.
• Troubleshoot and elevate technical issues as needed.
• Support live studio production and serve internal/external clients.
• Monitor video encoding/decoding systems and troubleshoot transmission paths.
• Develop backup plans for equipment or transmission failures.
• Edit news content using non-linear editing systems.

Skills

Server-based news

Broadcast hardware

QC tools

News operations

Editing workflows

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

2+ years TV news

Tools

Grass Valley Edius

Non-linear editing

Video/Audio switching

Job description

The Ingest/Transmission Operator and Editor oversees all inbound and outbound media, content distribution, and news-gathering operations. Responsibilities include monitoring on-air product quality, ensuring compliance with government regulations, troubleshooting technical equipment, editing news content, and preparing programming for broadcast. This position is governed by the National IBEW Broadcast Agreement for CBS television stations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inbound and outbound media using various transmission methods, including fiber, Skype, and LiveU.
• Ensure timely response to breaking news events and oversee broadcast delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and network staff, providing operational support as needed.
• Identify, edit, and insert broadcast-quality video and audio into news bulletins on short notice.
• Handle broadcast media and feeds, manage video and audio switching, and operate recording equipment.
• Utilize servers and monitoring systems to manage media acquisition and delivery.
• Ingest media into servers and prepare files for editing and broadcast.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and elevate technical issues when necessary.
• Support live studio production requirements and provide excellent service to internal and external media operations clients.
• Monitor and control video encoding and decoding systems and troubleshoot incoming and outgoing transmission paths.
• Develop and implement backup plans for equipment or transmission failures.
• Edit news content using non-linear editing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of server-based news environments, broadcast hardware, and software systems.
• Understanding of news operations, current events, and the importance of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in quality control (QC) tools and processes.
• Familiarity with digital video formats, ingest workflows, media servers, and broadcast production environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Understanding of broadcast production workflows and technical standards.
• Working knowledge of broadcast formats, server systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and punctuality.
• Experience with Grass Valley Edius editing systems preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working in a fast-paced television news environment.
• Experience using non-linear editing systems required.
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a creative and adaptable team player capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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, 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.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $36.0 - 40.0.

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.

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