KX News
ProductionTechnician
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“Production Technician at KX News. Skills: Broadcast production, Studio operations, Video editing, News graphics. Run studio production gear. Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes”
Industry & Context.
Equipment troubleshooting; Resolve issues
Flexible schedule, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, Overtime, Lifting and manual labor
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–4 years of experience in broadcast production, Working knowledge of studio production equipment, Comfortable with non-linear editing, Basic understanding of broadcast engineering concepts, Ability to lift and move production equipment
Nice to Have
Adobe Creative Cloud experience a plus, ENPS experience a plus, eye for graphics a plus, eye for framing a plus, eye for visual storytelling a plus
What You'll Do.
Run studio production gear
Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes
Shoot news content in field
Support news gathering
Assist with broadcast engineering tasks
Communicate with engineering team
Select programming sources
Assist with lifting and manual labor
Set up studio lighting
Set up camera positions
Run quality control on feeds
Fix audio or video errors
Move with speed and accuracy
Send KX News content to network
Perform additional duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with producers; Work with directors; Work with reporters; Work with engineering staff; Communicate with engineering team; Communicate with other teams
Full Job Description
KX News is hiring a full-time Production Technician to support daily broadcast operations across our newscasts, KX News+ streaming app, and Studio 701 productions. This role works hands-on with producers, directors, reporters, and engineering staff to keep our shows on the air and looking sharp. The right person is a strong multitasker, calm under pressure, and brings a creative eye to every part of the production process. What You'll Do * Run studio production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows, including camera, audio, CG, prompter, and switcher as assigned * Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes from raw studio recordings, shaping pacing, audio, and graphics for broadcast and streaming release * Build news graphics, lower thirds, and story elements in support of daily newscasts and Studio 701 productions using Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere) * Shoot news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects * Support news gathering and storytelling by helping reporters edit packages, build graphics, and turn material on deadline * Assist with broadcast engineering tasks including signal monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on studio and field gear * Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues * Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted * Assist engineering and other teams with various needs that may include lifting and manual labor * Set up and strike studio lighting, microphones, and camera positions for newscasts, specials, and Studio 701 productions * Run quality control on incoming feeds, live shots, and recorded content, fixing audio or video errors before air * Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news, severe weather, and live continuing coverage * Send KX News content to the networ
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