Broadcast Studio Technician: On-Air Production & Tech Support

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Studio Technician to operate cameras, audio, lighting and graphics for production and transmission. You will support on-air segments, coordinate with directors and studio staff, and manage studio equipment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced broadcast environment. Experience in television or post-production is preferred; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in television, film or post production preferred.
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Basic computer knowledge including Photoshop
• Ability to handle high stress environment with deadline pressures

Responsibilities

• Operate studio equipment for production and transmission.
• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location.
• Use signal acquisition technologies, ENG, TVU, satellite receivers, PC (Zoom) to obtain signals to be used for news broadcasts.
• Operate studio prompting equipment and cue talent.
• Assist and prepare guests for on-air news segments.
• Use software such as Adobe Premier to edit and record promos, weather elements for broadcast.
• Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed.
• Move, adjust studio set pieces and furniture.
• Maintains and stores equipment and studio maintenance.
• Salary Range - $19.00 - $20.00 hourly

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Organization

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Studio Technician to operate cameras, audio, lighting and graphics for production and transmission. You will support on-air segments, coordinate with directors and studio staff, and manage studio equipment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced broadcast environment. Experience in television or post-production is preferred; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus.