Live News Audio Operator — Part-Time Broadcast Tech

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

NewsNation, a national news network operated by Nexstar Media Group, seeks a part-time Audio Operator (A2) for our New York studios. You will manage mics, IFBs and cables in a live broadcast environment and troubleshoot frequency and connection issues.

The role requires at least 3+ years in live TV operations, IBEW membership, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. You must be able to multitask, work with the A1 mixer, and stay professional under pressure.

Qualifications

• This position will require membership in IBEW.
• Three plus (3+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations.
• Ability to multitask in a collaborative team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be able to manage the mics, IFBs and cables of talent in a live broadcast environment, this includes being able to troubleshoot frequency/connection problems
• Must be able to effectively communicate placement and issues with the A1 who is mixing the show
• The successful candidate should conduct themselves in a professional manner with talent while getting the job done quickly and efficiently
• The successful candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve issues and to work around problems that arise during live news broadcasts
• Must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team
• This position could be called for any shift including weeknights and weekend mornings

Job description

NewsNation, a national news network operated by Nexstar Media Group, seeks a part-time Audio Operator (A2) for our New York studios. You will manage mics, IFBs and cables in a live broadcast environment and troubleshoot frequency and connection issues.

The role requires at least 3+ years in live TV operations, IBEW membership, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. You must be able to multitask, work with the A1 mixer, and stay professional under pressure.