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 lead multi-platform newsroom content, support live TV and streaming productions, and train staff in OBS/VMIX operations. The role requires strong troubleshooting, communication, and a newsroom mindset.

You will develop and maintain OBS/VMIX scene collections, program Stream Deck integrations, and collaborate with producers and engineers to ensure high-quality broadcasts across platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience preferred.
• Experience with OBS Studio and Stream Deck programming.
• Knowledge of live television production and studio operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills.
• Proficiency in AP style; Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate OBS and VMIX during live broadcasts daily.
• Train staff on OBS/VMIX functions, scene creation, and hardware operation.
• Prepare OBS/VMIX for live productions and ensure equipment is air-ready.
• Coordinate with Executive Producers, Anchors and Engineering for smooth broadcasts.
• Troubleshoot OBS/VMIX, Stream Deck, and related production equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Training

Live TV production

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

OBS Studio

Stream Deck

Adobe Photoshop

Dreamweaver

Basic HTML

CSS

Flash

Job description

## Digital Producer / OBS/VMIX SpecialistApplylocations: AL, Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-42360The 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.* 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