Operations Technician - PT

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CBS News Colorado is looking for a part-time Operations Technician.  

Our newsroom moves fast and works together. You'll collaborate daily with a tight-knit team of journalists covering everything from breaking news and severe weather to sports and the issues shaping life across Colorado. We look for people who thrive under deadline pressure, and care about telling stories that serve and reflect the communities that surround KCNC.

Overview / role details:
•    Variety of live newscast operation duties, including (but not limited to) studio, robotic, handheld, and jib camera operation, audio mixing, and transmission operations (coordinating live shots, feeds, recordings.) 
•    Preparing studio for broadcast and shutting down studio after broadcast
•    Run Teleprompter, follow camera cues, time cues, cut ins
•    Set up mics, operate audio consoles
•    Collaborate and communicate effectively with Directors and Anchors
•    Manage studio guests 
•    Deliver work within newscast deadlines 

REQUIRED:  
•    Minimum of 2 years TV production and operations experience in a similar size market or comparable operation to those at KCNC required. 
•    The successful candidate should have the ability to work well with others in stressful environments and circumstances.
•    Live television or similar broadcast experience is required. 
•    Ability to work under pressure and on a deadline is required. 
•    Ability to stand for several hours at a time, sit, lift 25 lbs. and climb ladders is required. 
•    Valid drivers license 

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, 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.  

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $25.0 - 25.0. 

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.   [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]] 

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

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 

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