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Nexstar Media Group NewsNation Studio Technician, DC in Washington, District Of Columbia

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 part-time 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

  • Bachelor’s 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.

  • Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Annualized. (Based on experience)

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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