Technical Director

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

KCBS2/KCAL9 has an immediate opening for a Technical Director at the Los Angeles Duopoly. The Technical Director is responsible for operation of the Sony ELC automation system and other technical equipment for live and pre-recorded productions.

Job Function:

Duties include operation of Sony 8000-A switcher, Cambotics robotic cameras, Vizrt, GVG Aurora Playout and other tasks as assigned. A successful candidate must have sound technical skills and will bring a ''can-do'' approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, high energy environment. Your technical skills must be outdone by your willingness to contribute to the success of the duopoly. Candidate must be willing to work a very flexible work schedule that may include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. You must be open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.

Required:
• Previous Sony ELC experience is required
• Ability to run in automated or manual configuration
• Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure environment
• Must be a self starter with excellent organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities a must.
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Good conflict resolution and problem solving skills

Preferred:
• Knowledge of video and audio servers, graphics systems, audio consoles and robotic cameras is essential
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of iNews preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a newscast director is preferred.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re49q8-3-138-102-178-42 in your application.