Broadcast Control Room Technician/Part-Time - NewsNation Job at Nexstar Media Gr

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 currently searching for a PART‑TIME Control Room Technician for our national newscasts, based in our Chicago Headquarters studios. Our ideal candidate would meet multiple qualifications of the responsibilities below:

Responsibilities

• Operation of robotic cameras: correctly position and frame shots, including the x/y axis, camera shading and color correction for multiple cameras in multiple locations. Must be able to make smooth on‑air moves.
• Audio technician (A1): proficiency in use of audio consoles and corresponding audio support systems to mix a clean show during live and pre‑recorded programming.
• Steadicam/Jib operation: proficiency with choreography and balance required for smooth shots on studio camera (Steadi and/or Jib).
• Editing: proficiency in Adobe Premiere; able to cut VO, SOTs, packages.
• Feed room/transmission: proficiency in Bonded Cellular, Zoom, scheduled recordings. Responsible for all incoming transmission QC.
• Candidate should be able to think critically and work ahead to resolve existing issues and work around problems that arise during live news broadcasts.
• Be able to communicate effectively and concisely to the rest of the team and management.
• All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be part of the schedule, with overtime as breaking news situations demand.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in professional live television broadcast operations running professional robotic video cameras and live show audio mixing.
• Correct evaluation of picture color and tone. The ability to distinguish colors is critical.
• Experience with Wheatstone a plus; CalRec audio board experience preferred.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Be detail‑oriented and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Technical directing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Must have the legal right to work in the US. We unfortunately will not be providing visa sponsorship.

This position is a part‑time as‑needed staff position which will require membership in IBEW (1220).

Salary Range: $49.41 per hour.

Benefits

• Part‑time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Non‑union full‑time employees receive medical (with multiple plan options), dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type: Part‑time.

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology.

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.