Broadcast Careers: KMTV, Omaha - Studio Technician

·         Primary Purpose

Studio Technician I operates studio television cameras during
live and taped productions, acts as floor director and teleprompter operator
during live and taped productions and assists in studio maintenance (cleaning,
organization), etc. 

Key Activities

• Operation of various broadcast equipment including, but not limited to; studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompter, character generators, graphics software, computers.

• Act as floor director during live and taped productions.

• Assist in studio maintenance (cleaning, organization, possibly lighting), etc.

• Assist as production grip on live and tape productions.

• Navigate internet (web) and post video and text to station website.

• Other duties as directed by the Production Manager.

   

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.  Two or four year college degree preferred.

Previous television station experience necessary. 
 

Skills & Abilities

• Live newscast production a plus. 

• Non-linear editing experience required.  Final Cut Pro experience a plus.

• Working knowledge of television station production operation equipment. 

• Working knowledge of studio cameras, teleprompters and lighting.

• Must be reliable,
  dependable, possess a willingness to learn and be able to work a flexible schedule. 

   

 Work Environment

• Position involves much studio work and occassional field productions. May include standing for many hours, operating human lift equipment, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, etc. 

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

   

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

   

If you are ready for an exciting career in local media, visit our website at www.scripps.com/careers and search for requisition JR020235.

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation’s largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs a collection of national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Stitcher; the fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff; and Triton, the global leader in digital audio technology and measurement services. Scripps produces original programming including “Pickler & Ben,” runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

1/17/19