Operations Technician

KCRA has an opening for a part-time Broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician operates the equipment required to acquire and distribute on-air video and audio.  This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location. In-person attendance is required.

Job Responsibilities:

•             Learn and operate our prompters.

•             Learn and perform studio operations like dressing microphones and IFB’s for on camera appearances.

•             Moving and handling of props and sets during in-house and on-location productions (this could mean assisting in moving heavy equipment).

•             Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors.

•             Learn and operate our lighting grid and control board (this could mean climbing ladders to adjust lighting).

•             Basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current internet technology and computer use.

•             Assist with promotional effort at station-sponsored community events as assigned.

•             Learn and work in complex technical positions like Audio, Master Control, Air Support, and Technical Directing.

•             Other duties as assigned by Engineering management after proper training.

Requirements:

•             Background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment preferred.

•             Experience with Master Control Operations including Automation, Studio Robotics Systems, Video Servers, Content Acquisition and Preparation, Audio/Video Console Operation, are highly valued but can be taught to the right candidate.

•             Flexibility to work various days and shifts to cover gaps in scheduling as needed.

•             Ability to work effectively with a team of like-minded professionals is a must.

•             Ability to perform with accuracy while under pressure is a must.

Education and Experience  

•             Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

•             Military training and experience will be considered.

•             Regardless of prior experience you must be willing and capable of learning our unique systems inside reasonable time windows

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.