Live Broadcast Feed Operator - On-Site NYC

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation in New York seeks a Feed Room Operator to support live newsgathering and broadcast operations. You will receive, monitor, record, route, and transmit signals for network programming, acting as the first line of technical quality control.

You will coordinate feeds using TVU, LiveU, Dejero, Satellite, IP, and streaming, ensure broadcast standards, and work with Production, Control Room, and Engineering teams in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of television newsgathering or related experience.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common business software.

Responsibilities

• Receive, Monitor, Record, and Transmit live and recorded broadcast signals.
• Coordinate feeds using TVU, LiveU, Dejero, Satellite, IP-based and Streaming transmission technologies.
• Route essential sources into Frame Syncs for live broadcasts.
• Schedule and manage recordings for New York-based broadcasts and production operations.
• Perform quality control checks on incoming and outgoing video and audio signals to ensure broadcast standards are met.
• Troubleshoot transmission, routing, and signal issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Communicate with Production, Control Room, Assignment Desk, Engineering, and Field Operations teams.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of feed activity, recordings, and transmission schedules.

Skills

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Decision-making

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcast Production, Journalism or related field

Tools

TVU

LiveU

Dejero

Bitcentral

ENPS

Job description

NewsNation in New York seeks a Feed Room Operator to support live newsgathering and broadcast operations. You will receive, monitor, record, route, and transmit signals for network programming, acting as the first line of technical quality control.

You will coordinate feeds using TVU, LiveU, Dejero, Satellite, IP, and streaming, ensure broadcast standards, and work with Production, Control Room, and Engineering teams in a fast-paced newsroom.