Production Technician

Job Description

Technician, Production (NE)

We're looking for entry level people with video editing skills and a passion for broadcasting. You will edit video for our newscasts, as well as work in the studio and control room during the newscasts: floor directing, running cameras, operating audio, and more. Must be able to demonstrate non-linear editing skills, and we'll teach you the rest. Related college coursework is preferred. This is a great opportunity to get into a newsroom and gain some valuable experience. Hours can be anything from early morning to late night, holidays, weekends, etc. We are a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities:
• Editing video for newscasts (VO's, VOSOTS, PKG's)
• Set up and maintenance of studio for newscast
• Various studio positions during newscasts including:
• Operating prompter
• Operating robotic studio cameras
• Operating handheld camera
• Operating jib camera
• Floor directing
• Operating audio board
• Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
• Must be fast and accurate with non-linear editing
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to handle the pressure of a live news production

Physical Demands
• Required to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Required to operate a keyboard and mouse
• Some lifting
• Ladder climbing

Work Environment
• Work performed primarily in an office environment, in the Control Room and in studio
• Exposure to electrical equipment

Education and Experience
• Must be proficient in non-linear editing. Final Cut Pro X experience preferred.
• Experience in multi-camera studio production is desired
• College coursework in video production is preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1274e-3-21-104-109-42 in your application.