FT Material Manager

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates KTLA and other local and national news platforms. The company seeks a Full Time Material Manager to support the Production department with live content prep, video editing, and archival tasks.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in live News production, strong organization, and proficiency with production systems such as ENPS, BitCentral, Core Media, and Adobe Premiere. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate and immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience working in live News production.
• Team player with positive, productive communication.
• Effective planning, task prioritization, and working under deadlines.
• Knowledge of news pre-production processes, technology and workflow.
• Able to train others on production workflow and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of content for live newscasts.
• Coordinate and communicate prep of edited video content for live newscasts.
• Track server playout status and content status with reporters live-shot schedules.
• Develop SOPs for video content, storage and organization.
• Provide Premiere editing support for News bumps and teases.

Skills

Live news production

Team player

Planning & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/TV Production

Tools

ENPS

Bit Central

Core Media

Adobe Premiere

Ross Xpression

Job description

JOB TITLE: Full Time Material Manager

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

DUTIES

Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of content production elements for live newscasts. Coordinate and communicate prep of edited video content for live newscasts. Track server playout status. Track and communicate status of edited content to News producers in conjunction with reporter live-shot schedules. Develop and assist standard operating procedures for video content, storage and organization. Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases. Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers. Perform quality analysis (QA) of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast. Track and support administrative storage on Core Media, BitCentral and other related systems. Manage News video archive database following newscasts. Research archival requests. Cross-training: Develop basic skill sets to capably provide Associate Director relief for meal breaks, vacation, and sick calls. Generate End of Shift Report (EOS) updating status of edited content and server database. Provide Production Dept. with production assistance as required for all News and Special Events production.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent work experience. Two or more years of experience working in live News production. Team player. Communicate and engage with co-workers in a positive and productive manner. Effective planning, task prioritization, and works efficiently under deadline. Maintains focus and composure in a dynamic work environment. Knowledge and execution of news pre-production processes, technology, and workflow. Demonstrates intellect and aptitude to train others on production workflow and technology. Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities. Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Core Media, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

AVAILABLE

Immediately

Compensation

$25/hr+ - commensurate with experience and skill level

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance #LI-Onsite

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.