Studio Technician (Utility / A2)

This is a Full Time Job

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Current Media is the fastest growing cable network in history. Our Emmy-award-winning team delivers in-depth exploration of the world's most important and entertaining stories to an engaged and interactive audience on-air and online. We are committed to providing our influential adult audience relevant content with the most integrated and immersive multi-platform experience possible.
Current Media has smart, dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe, and is now viewed in more than 70 million homes worldwide.

DEPARTMENT:
Broadcast Engineering

POSITION:
Studio Technician (Utility/A2)

LOCATION:
San Francisco

DESCRIPTION:
This Studio Technician position at our SF facility is primarily dedicated to our live show The War Room, which shoots weekdays at 6 PM. The successful candidate will be able to execute a variety of technical and operational roles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as the show’s A2 position, wiring hosts and guests with lavalier mics and in general actively managing the audio capture on stage
• Support the floor manager in bringing guests to and from the stage area
• Support the lighting director in basic lighting adjustment activities
• Support our studio based productions by assisting the Engineer in Charge in discovering and troubleshooting problems, performing proactive maintenance, and by participating in projects
• Maintain the studio by keeping wires and gear storage areas clean and tidy
• Help train new camera and jib operators in the production workflow


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 2 years experience in live studio production
• Depth of knowledge of operation of wireless and wired mics
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 70 pounds
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Responsiveness to queries a must, with updates and follow-through