Technical Operator / Director

Job Description

About KOLO:

KOLO 8 News Now is the ABC and Telemundo affiliate television station serving the Reno/Sparks area, Northern Nevada, and parts of Eastern California. KOLO is celebrating 70 years of producing award-winning news and telling local stories that matter. We are also dedicated to serving the community through KOLO Cares, partnering with local non-profit organizations.

Reno has an illustrious history of boom or bust, and right now the area is booming! Life in Reno/Tahoe is not just about work. Northern Nevada boasts remarkable outdoor activities highlighted by the spectacular beauty of Lake Tahoe, world-renowned ski resorts in the Sierra, trout fishing in the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, placid campgrounds, miles of hiking and biking trails and, yes, casinos. San Francisco, Yosemite, and Napa Valley are all an easy drive for a weekend getaway. Many Northern Californians spend their weekends in Reno, especially with the summer festivals that feature balloon races, air races, Hot August Nights, and the nation's largest BBQ rib festival. There is always something happening in Reno, the ''Biggest Little City in the World.''

Job Summary/Description:

KOLO-TV needs an experienced Technical Operator/Director for their Morning Shows (3am-1pm.) The individual will be responsible for the station's on-air elements, such as directing newscasts, studio recordings, master control, and various production-related tasks. Candidate must have a basic knowledge of live news production, master control automation, and editing. This position is a Weekend Morning Position as well.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Knowledge of newscast technical operations is expected
- Knowledge of master control operation is recommended
- Experience with Ross Overdrive switcher, ENPS, VIZrt, NVerzion and Edius/Premier Editors preferred

Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience in television production preferred
- Willing to reside within 30 minutes of the station

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and reference

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KOLO-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6vp2n-3-139-87-133-42 in your application.