IT Technician

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in East Providence, RI is seeking an Operations Technician responsible for coordinating live broadcasts across four roles: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

You will operate cameras, audio, editing systems, graphics, and video switching; build sets, assist with equipment maintenance, and collaborate with directors and staff to ensure smooth productions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required.
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate studio cameras and field cameras for live and taped events.
• Composes and frames shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors, station management, other personnel.
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directors, station management, other personnel.
• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events.
• Operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio.
• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production.
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment.
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production.
• Provide audio production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities.
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments.
• May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format.
• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Communication or related field

Tools

Studio cameras

Field cameras

Audio equipment

Editing systems

Electronic titling systems

Video switching equipment

Digital video effects units

Studio graphic systems

Sound recording equipment

Job description

The Operations Technician has four primary tasks: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

• Operates studio cameras and field cameras for live and taped events


• Composes and frames shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors, station management, other personnel


• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directors, station management, other personnel


• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events


• Operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product


• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio


• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production


• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment


• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production


• Provide audio production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities


• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments


• May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format


• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes

Requirements & Skills:

• Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience


• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required


• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff


• Detail oriented


• Excellent communication and organization skills