Studio Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc. • New York, NY

40d • $44

About The Position

The Studio Technician operates various equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics, lighting, or digital) used for production and/or transmission. Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location Collaborate with the set designers to determine the needs of the production Build and decorate set and/or provide props used for production Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed, and may work with outside production facilities Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments Maintains and stores equipment and studio maintenance

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Basic computer knowledge including Photoshop
• Ability to handle high stress environment with deadline pressures

Nice To Haves

• Experience in television, film or post production preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates various equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics, lighting, or digital) used for production and/or transmission
• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location
• Collaborate with the set designers to determine the needs of the production
• Build and decorate set and/or provide props used for production
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment
• Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed, and may work with outside production facilities
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
• Maintains and stores equipment and studio maintenance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees