Engineering Technician

Job Description

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #15 television market Detroit, is searching for a highly qualified great teammate for the position of Broadcast Engineering Technician. In this role, the Broadcast Technician will be responsible for equipment operation to support the CBS News Detroit stream and broadcast!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Must have strong technical capability and operate various studio, news, and control room equipment such as live production automation systems, satellite, microwave, and bonded cell receive systems, studio camera control and operation, audio console and wireless mic/IFB systems, teleprompter, and floor directing.
• Make ''on the fly'' changes, switching shots, camera angles, graphics and more.
• Monitor video broadcasting equipment and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure that all equipment is prepared for broadcast.
• Serve as a resource for hands-on response to broadcast hub technical issues, live streaming, and certain building system functions.
• Facilitate technical operations for breaking news and weather cut-ins; assist News
• Department with crawls and bulletins.
• Consult and communicate with engineering management and other specialists on technical issues as required.
• This is an IBEW-covered position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a master control or studio production technical director is preferred.
• Experience with live production systems like Sony ELC.
• Experience with newsroom management systems as Grass Valley Stratus.
• Proven record of effective fixing under pressure on technical systems critical to the broadcast and live streaming plant.
• Knowledge of computer networking, broadcast automation and workflow systems.
• Working with microwave, satellite, and bonded cell receive systems and transmission vehicles.
• Show a demonstrated experience with editing content using non-linear editing systems, audio operation, and camera or graphics experience a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communication, as well as the ability to build positive connections with colleagues.s.
• A college diploma or university degree in a related technology or communications field is preferred.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r04x9m-18-116-40-151-42 in your application.