KSL TV Studio Tech / Audio Tech (Part-Time)

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Who We Are
KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award-winning journalism through KSL.com and KSL-TV. We provide in-depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up-to-the-minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most.

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

• This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site.

POSITION PURPOSE:

KSL TV is looking for capable professional to operate studio cameras, handheld cameras, robotic cameras, camera control units, teleprompters, microphones, audio consoles and other related television equipment and act as floor director in a manner that provides KSL News and its views a highly produced product from a technical and aesthetic perspective on a part time basis. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mix audio during newscasts
• Maintain and troubleshoot microphones, IFBs, and other audio equipment for use on-air
• Run studio cameras, handheld cameras, robotic cameras, camera control units, teleprompter, other related television equipment
• Act as floor director for KSL News programs and other KSL productions as scheduled
• Perform specific studio technician assigned functions for KSL TV at a consistently high level of performance
• Responsible for assuring the highest quality production values in all work performed
• Setting up, cleaning and performing minor maintenance on sets and equipment in news and production studios
• Perform clerical functions as necessary
• Take direction from directors and/or producers to obtain best on-air product
• Offer suggestions for improvement of newscasts and other productions

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work rabidly and effectively under pressure
• Able to be organized, able to meet job deadlines and be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to effectively perform with minimum supervision
• Able to operate studio camera, handheld camera, teleprompter and camera control units
• Good vision, able to display creative abilities in studio camera composition as well as in other assigned production activities
• Prefer minimum of one-year previous on-air commercial television studio production experience or equivalent
• Prefer basic computer skills
• Work hours required and able to work more hours when needed to meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively
• Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs. or heavy studio production equipment as needed
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination

Compensation

This position's starting pay will be $17.00 an hour.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits!

Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

KSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.