Studio Technician

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

KRON 4, the Bay Area’s Local News Station and brand-new CW network affiliate in San Francisco, California, is seeking a Studio Technician. This regular, full-time, union position operates equipment used for production and transmission, including camera, audio, visual, graphics, lighting, and digital equipment. The Studio Technician supports KRON 4 productions and streaming services, including live broadcasts and breaking news, and coordinates with news, engineering, production, and technical crew members.

The role requires proficiency with broadcast and production equipment, effective communication and documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot issues during live news in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position may involve extended periods of standing or sitting and physical production duties such as moving set pieces, equipment, and studio materials. Availability for all day parts, weekends, and holidays is required, and overtime may occur. Compensation starts at $33.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and job skill. Management may add or modify job duties as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable skills in live broadcast production, automation, and execution of live breaking news.
• Working knowledge of ENPS, MOS commands, video servers, and general broadcast production equipment.
• Proficiency operating broadcast and production equipment.
• Problem-solving ability and quick thinking to resolve issues and work around problems during live news.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and maintain a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Drive to learn and advance skills.
• Working knowledge of common business software, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Availability to work all day parts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods and perform physical production duties, including moving set pieces, equipment, and studio materials.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in professional live television broadcast operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast equipment, including Tricaster, Ross Overdrive, studio management systems, teleprompters, audio equipment, robotic cameras, and transmission equipment, to execute KRON 4 productions and streaming services.
• Execute live broadcast production, automation, and live breaking news.
• Communicate and document effectively and concisely with crew, news producers, and the assignment team.
• Coordinate with technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Serve as a daily liaison among the news, engineering, and production departments.
• Test equipment daily to ensure proper operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed