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Nexstar Media Group NewsNation Technical Director in New York, New York
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ( NewsNation)
Who we are: NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation is looking for an experienced Technical Director for our national newscasts , based in our new New York studios, with the opportunity for full-time staff positions as operations expand.
This opportunity is for someone that doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves and do something few have done before – launch a 24-hour news network. Candidate must be able to o perate a Ross Mira Replay system for video playback during live shows.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will prepare and switch video elements during live and pre-recorded programming, listening to director’s commands and reacting swiftly and accurately, ensuring all content output meets quality standards.
Must be able to build switcher effects, create Ross templates and shots.
The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Overdrive, Ross XPression and Ross XPression Tessera.
The technical director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product.
May be asked to train others or create training documentation.
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 demand.
Qualifications:
Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
Must be proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area, including but not limited to switchers, routing, CGs, video playback, remote camera operation.
Experience with Ross Overdrive required
You must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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.
Other engineering/operating experience in areas of robotic cameras, graphics, audio, or transmission is a plus.
Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This position is a part-time staff position which will require membership in IBEW.
Rate Range: ($60-65)
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.