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NewsNation - Technical Director - Part-time

Nexstar Media Group · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$68-$78/hr
Job type:
Part Time

NewsNation is looking for an experienced part-time Technical Director for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios.

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 Acuity Switcher, 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.
  • Flexibility for any shift across our schedule is a huge plus.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.

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.
  • 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 is a part-time position which will require membership in IBEW.

Salary Range : $68-$78.00/hour (per experience)

Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. 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.

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