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

 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. Adobe Premier experience preferred.

·         Experience in multi-camera studio production is desired

·         College coursework in video production is preferred

Compensation - $16.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level