Technician, Production

Sacramento, CA, USA
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Job Description

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