DESCRIPTION

Nexstar Broadcasting’s station, KRON4, the San Francisco Bay Area’s Local News Station, seeks a Studio Remote Technician.

This is a full-time, union position.

JOB EXPERIENCE

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REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities:

Operation of broadcast equipment, not limited to but including Tricaster, Studio managing, teleprompting, audio operation, robotic cameras, transmission and other duties as assigned to execute KRON4 & KRONOn productions.
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.
Have working knowledge of ENPS, MOS commands, video servers, Crispin automation, routers, and general broadcast 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 be proficient with operation of broadcast 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, including weekends and holidays.
Recognize that overtime hours may occur as situations arise.
Physical requirements: Standing and/or sitting for several hours at a time.
Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required.

Compensation – Minimum of $33.00/hr. commensurate with experience and job skill

ADDITIONAL INFO

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED ~ Background check required.
Qualified applicants can apply online at http://www.nexstar.tv .

PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS
JOB OPENING.

Nexstar Media Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental handicap, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or age. Discriminatory employment is specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission. If you believe your Equal Employment Rights have been violated, you may contact the FCC in Washington, DC 20054, or other appropriate state or local agencies.

Nexstar Media Inc. requires a background investigations.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE – THANK YOU.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOB OPENINGS AT KRON 4, PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE, http://WWW.KRON4.COM.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/details/Studio-Technician_REQ-35329