4.03 G Technician

Job Description

KPIX-CBS News Bay Area in San Francisco is looking for a Jib Operator to join our dynamic production team!

The candidate we're looking for is a phenomenal communicator, has strong organizational skills, has an eye for framing studio shots, and operates a studio jib in addition to other various studio responsibilities as assigned. We have a few jibs across our studios supporting traditional studio productions on hard news sets as well as full Virtual Reality productions on a giant studio Cyc. If you're ready to work with a team that challenges the norm when it comes to how the local news story is told inside a studio space, we've got something for you to see.

JOB FUNCTION:
• The ideal candidate would work as the communication link between the production control room and the on-set talent during production and act as a studio/field jib operator when required.
• The position works closely with show directors and new talent, as well as the Operations and Engineering Departments to improve production possibilities of various news and special programming projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage daily studio setup and maintenance (including studio lighting, wireless microphones IFB, and stage) for CBS News Bay Area newscasts, special programming / live remote specials, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $52,050.96 - 118,620.84.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1wwb1-3-12-160-150-42 in your application.