KRON 4

Media

StudioTechnician(EveningNews)

$0–0k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Studio Technician (Evening News) at KRON 4. Skills: Broadcast equipment operation, Live production, Automation. Operate broadcast equipment. Operate camera equipment”

Industry & Context.

Media
Problems you'll solve

Problem solver; Quick thinker; Resolve existing issues; Work around problems

Eligibility Requirements

Work all day parts, Work weekends, Work holidays, Overtime hours may occur, Moving set pieces, Moving equipment, Moving studio materials

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency operating broadcast equipment, Availability to work all day parts, Standing and/or sitting for extended periods, Performing physical production duties

Nice to Have

Bachelor's in Communications, 3+ years' experience in live television broadcast operations

What You'll Do.

Operate broadcast equipment

Operate camera equipment

Operate audio equipment

Operate visual equipment

Operate graphics equipment

Operate lighting equipment

Operate digital equipment

Execute KRON4 productions

Execute KRON streaming services

Demonstrate skills in LIVE broadcast production

Demonstrate skills in automation

Demonstrate skills in execution of LIVE breaking news

Communicate effectively with crew

Document effectively with crew

Communicate concisely with crew

Document concisely with crew

Communicate effectively with news producers

Document effectively with news producers

Communicate concisely with news producers

Document concisely with news producers

Communicate effectively with assignment team

Document effectively with assignment team

Communicate concisely with assignment team

Document concisely with assignment team

Coordinate with technical operators during newscasts

Coordinate with technical operators during live productions

Coordinate with technical operators during recorded productions

Possess working knowledge of ENPS

Possess working knowledge of MOS commands

Possess working knowledge of video servers

Possess working knowledge of general broadcast production equipment

Work as a liaison between news

Work as a liaison between engineering

Work as a liaison between production departments

Ensure proper operation of equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with crew; Communicate with news producers; Communicate with assignment team; Coordinate with technical operators; Liaison between departments

Communication Scope

Communicate effectively; Document effectively

Full 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 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, includ

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