IT Technician

Nexstar Media Group; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Rhode Island (East Providence) seeks an Operations Technician to handle four core roles: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

You will operate studio and field cameras for live and taped events, mix audio, edit and switch video, and manage graphics and titling to produce the final broadcast. Collaboration with directors and staff is essential, plus equipment maintenance is expected.

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 and field cameras for live and taped events.
• Compose and frame shots with proper lighting and exposure.
• Adjust camera focus, exposure, and lighting as directed.
• Operate audio equipment for broadcasts.
• Operate editing, titling, switching, and effects to produce final product.
• Collaborate with director and staff to coordinate studio action.
• Build/set decor and props for production.
• Assist in installation, operation and maintenance of sound equipment.
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production.
• Provide audio production support and liaise with outside facilities as needed.
• Assist in digital media productions with appropriate departments.
• May convert analog recordings to digital format.
• Maintain and store equipment, records and tapes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Communication or related field

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Studio cameras

Audio equipment

Video switching equipment

Editing systems

Graphics/titling systems

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