Digital Producer / OBS/VMIX Specialist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Digital Producer/OBS/VMIX Specialist to help transition our newsroom to multi-platform content. You will create and edit original digital content beyond on-air production and support live broadcasts using OBS Studio and VMIX.

You will configure scenes, maintain OBS/VMIX studio collections, train staff on advanced functions, and coordinate with anchors and engineers to ensure smooth, high-quality web and broadcast delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Experience with OBS Studio and Stream Deck programming.
• Knowledge of live television production and studio operations.

Responsibilities

• Expert understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms.
• Reviews copy and edits for errors per editorial guidelines.
• Build and configure scenes, source routing within OBS/VMIX.
• Develop and maintain OBS/VMIX studio scene collections for users.
• Program and maintain Stream Deck controller to integrate with OBS/VMIX operations.
• Operate OBS and/or VMIX during live news broadcasts daily.
• Train staff on OBS/VMIX functions, including scene creation and hardware operation.
• Prepare OBS/VMIX for live productions, ensuring equipment is ready for air.
• Support live broadcasts throughout production/ENPS rundown.
• Coordinate with Executives, Anchors and Engineering for smooth broadcasts.
• Troubleshoot OBS/VMIX, Stream Deck, and related equipment issues.
• Ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Live television production

Training staff

Troubleshooting

Communication

AP style

Education

Degree in journalism

Tools

OBS Studio

VMIX

Stream Deck

Dreamweaver

Adobe Photoshop

HTML

Job description

The Digital Producer/OBS/VMIX Specialist leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms by creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Support live television and streaming productions through OBS Studio development, and user training.

Responsibilities

• Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Build and configure scenes, source routing within OBS/VMIX.
• Develop and maintain OBS/VMIX Studio scene collections for users.
• Program and maintain Stream Deck controller to integrate with OBS/VMIX operations.
• Operate OBS and/or VMIX during live news broadcasts daily.
• Comfortable with some live television interaction with anchors during morning/noon newscasts.
• Train staff on basic and advanced OBS/VMIX functions, including scene creation, source management, profile settings and hardware operation.
• Prepare OBS/ VMIX for live productions, ensuring equipment is operational and ready for air.
• Support live broadcasts throughout the production/ENPS rundown.
• Coordinate with Executive Producers, Anchors and Engineering staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
• Troubleshoot OBS/VMIX, Stream Deck, and related production equipment issues.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
• Experience with OBS Studio and Stream Deck programming.
• Knowledge of live television production and studio operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced live production environment.
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred
• CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments