Operations Technician PT

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.

 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.

The salary for this role is $20.20. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.