NewsNation Studio Technician, DC
Who we are:
NewsNation is the fastest growing cable news network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States.
The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
NewsNation is currently searching for a staff Studio Technician for our nationally broadcast shows originating from our Washington DC studio.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of live production elements, specifically news production, and be able to operate live broadcast equipment.
Perform functions including, but not limited to:
A2, stagehand & robotic camera operation.
Must know how to deliver high quality broadcasts, have a passion for journalism and thrive in the technical news production environment.
May be asked to train others or create training documentation.
Must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
Qualifications:
Five plus (5+) years experience in professional live television broadcast operations required.
Be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Other engineering/broadcast operations experience in areas of routing, CGs, video playback, wiring & signal flow a plus.
Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.
Must work well in a collaborative team environment.
Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Bachelors degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This position will require shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:
NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms.
Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc.
, consists of three divisions:
Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks.
The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 200 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 68% of all U.
S.
television households (reflecting the FCCs UHF discount).
The divisions portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW.
The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company.
The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago.
Nexstar also owns a 31.
3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset.
For more information, please visit www.
nexstar.
tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Audio Signal Flow Broadcast Operations Business Software Electrical Wirings Engineering Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
NewsNation is the fastest growing cable news network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States.
The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
NewsNation is currently searching for a staff Studio Technician for our nationally broadcast shows originating from our Washington DC studio.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of live production elements, specifically news production, and be able to operate live broadcast equipment.
Perform functions including, but not limited to:
A2, stagehand & robotic camera operation.
Must know how to deliver high quality broadcasts, have a passion for journalism and thrive in the technical news production environment.
May be asked to train others or create training documentation.
Must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
Qualifications:
Five plus (5+) years experience in professional live television broadcast operations required.
Be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Other engineering/broadcast operations experience in areas of routing, CGs, video playback, wiring & signal flow a plus.
Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.
Must work well in a collaborative team environment.
Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Bachelors degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This position will require shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:
NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms.
Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc.
, consists of three divisions:
Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks.
The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 200 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 68% of all U.
S.
television households (reflecting the FCCs UHF discount).
The divisions portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW.
The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company.
The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago.
Nexstar also owns a 31.
3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset.
For more information, please visit www.
nexstar.
tv.
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Audio Signal Flow Broadcast Operations Business Software Electrical Wirings Engineering Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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