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Nexstar Media Group Feed Room Operator in Washington, District Of Columbia
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for Feed Room Operator who will be responsible for operation of the multiple systems associated at WDCW/WDVM news operation. This role is part of a duopoly in the Washington, DC Market #8 DMA.
This is a chance to live and work in great part of the country. In addition to being the center of the nation’s politics – and a region brimming with local news and sports – it’s a great place to call home. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country, including the Smithsonian, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Archives. There are year-round theaters with live shows and concerts. You can find street festivals and farmer’s markets. And for the sports enthusiast, the region hosts professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey and soccer teams. The area has National Parks, walking and biking trails. Plus, the restaurant scene is top-notch with more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin starts in 2021 alone. This is a great place to grow your career, compete in a large market and a great place to live.
The WDVM/WDCW Feed room operator will be responsible for operation of multiple systems associated within news operation. The feed room operator takes all feeds from outside field operation, records them, and in some cases edit the raw video. The operator will also backup Production studio as needed. Qualifications:• Ability to quickly manage, tune in and record TVU's, LiveU, Zoom, Microwave and Satellite signals for WDVM/WDCW newsroom.
•Fluent in English• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Bitcentral and ENPS systems a plus. Undergraduate degree in broadcasting or similar major required.• Good communication skills and the ability to quickly multi-task is essential.
• Production live studio operations a plus• Two to four years television news gathering, and microwave experience is preferred.
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.
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