Broadcast Technician

- Entry Level

Oakland, CA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station's best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! We are looking for a Per Diem Broadcast Technician. Come be a part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Responsibilities

• Operating in Master Control, the Technical Operations Center, and Ingest.
• Ensuring compliance with FCC regulations related to closed captioning, EAS, transmitters, text-to-speech, and the CALM Act.
• Tuning in live shots via microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular for live news.
• Performing commercial and program ingest and segmentation as well as quality control of on-air signal.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• The ability to work under tight timelines and high stress while maintaining an exceptional on-air product.
• Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to properly communicate issues to the Maintenance Engineers and supervisors.
• Computer hardware, software, and networking experience and the ability to quickly learn new applications and workflows.
• Must work well with others in and out of the Engineering department and be able to communicate clearly in writing as well as in person.
• Two years of college or technical school and two years of related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for freelancers after meeting eligibility criteria.
• 401k after meeting eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.