FREELANCE PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

FREELANCE PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of broadcast operations and news production workflow, with experience in ENG Receive and Studio Technician roles. We are looking for someone who is team focused with a collaborative attitude, dependable, has a calm and positive demeanor. This person must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ENG RECEIVE:

-Establishing live feeds and recordings

-Assigning and faxing comms with field crews

-Transmitting feeds to other affiliates or the Network

-Routing and coordinating live sources with the Director

-Troubleshooting technical issues

STUDIO TECHNICIAN:

-Pre-show testing and general maintenance of studio wireless equipment (mics, IFB, video system)

-Equipment distribution and proper technical operation

-Running teleprompter

-Liaison between ELC Operator and Talent

-Floor directing during live productions and studio recordings

-All aspects of this position require general computer knowledge

-Ability to accept direction from multiple sources while maintaining focus on tasks

-Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

                  -At least 3 years of experience in television broadcast and studio operations.

-Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

-Must be physically able to stand for extended periods of time.

-Must be able to lift/move fifty pounds

-Must be willing to train as a Technical Director to fill in for other positions as needed.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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