NewsNation - Audio Operator(A1) - Part-time

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation, based in New York, is seeking a freelance Audio Operator (A1) for our national newscasts. The role is part-time and requires IBEW membership. You will mix live broadcasts, set up RF mics, and follow director commands in a fast-paced environment at our New York studios.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of live TV audio experience, strong teamwork, and proficiency with AZ Edit and MS Office tools. Schedule includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations.
• Previous live show audio mixing experience.
• Able to multitask and collaborate in a team environment.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Listen to director’s commands and mix live shows accurately.
• Route audio to remotes, set up RF microphones and IFBs; proficient in AZ Edit.
• Troubleshoot issues during live broadcasts and work around problems.
• Communicate and document effectively with the team.
• Handle varied schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays with overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live television audio mixing

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

AZ Edit

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

RF microphones

Job description

NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).

NewsNation is currently searching for a freelance Audio Operator (A1) for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be able to listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately to mix a clean show during live and pre-recorded programming.
• Must be able to route good mix minus to remotes, set up RF microphones and IFBs – proficient in operation of AZ Edit.
• 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.
• All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership
  

Qualifications

This position is a part-time staff position which will require membership in IBEW.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

• Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
• Previous live show audio mixing experience required.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
  

Salary Range: $60-65.00/hour (per experience)

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.