TOC/Editor
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage inbound and outbound media using various transmission methods, including fiber, Skype, and LiveU.
- Ensure timely response to breaking news events and oversee broadcast delivery.
- Collaborate with team members and network staff, providing operational support as needed.
- Identify, edit, and insert broadcast-quality video and audio into news bulletins on short notice.
- Handle broadcast media and feeds, manage video and audio switching, and operate recording equipment.
- Utilize servers and monitoring systems to manage media acquisition and delivery.
- Ingest media into servers and prepare files for editing and broadcast.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate technical issues when necessary.
- Support live studio production requirements and provide excellent service to internal and external media operations clients.
- Monitor and control video encoding and decoding systems and troubleshoot incoming and outgoing transmission paths.
- Develop and implement backup plans for equipment or transmission failures.
- Edit news content using non-linear editing systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong knowledge of server-based news environments, broadcast hardware, and software systems.
- Understanding of news operations, current events, and the importance of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in quality control (QC) tools and processes.
- Familiarity with digital video formats, ingest workflows, media servers, and broadcast production environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Understanding of broadcast production workflows and technical standards.
- Working knowledge of broadcast formats, server systems, and diagnostic tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment.
- Strong organizational skills, reliability, and punctuality.
- Experience with Grass Valley Edius editing systems preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working in a fast-paced television news environment.
- Experience using non-linear editing systems required.
- Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be a creative and adaptable team player capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Benefits
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $36.0 - 40.0.
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.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland