NewsNation - Feed Room Operator - Part-time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation, part of Nexstar Media Group Inc., seeks a Feed Room Operator in New York, NY to support live newsgathering and Broadcast Operations by receiving, monitoring, recording, routing, and transmitting signals. You will work in a fast-paced environment, serving as the first line of technical quality control to ensure reliability of live and recorded content.

The role requires 3–5 years in broadcast operations, strong troubleshooting and teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of television newsgathering or broadcast operations experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common business software.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive, monitor, record, and transmit live and recorded broadcast signals.
• Coordinate feeds using TVU, LiveU, Dejero, satellite, IP, and streaming tech.
• Route sources into Frame Syncs for live broadcasts.
• Schedule and manage recordings for New York broadcasts.
• Perform quality control on video and audio to meet standards.
• Troubleshoot transmission, routing, and signal issues.
• Communicate with Production, Control Room, and Engineering teams.
• Maintain logs and schedules for feed activity.
• Support breaking news, events, and live coverage.
• Identify workflow improvements and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

TVU

LiveU

Dejero

ENPS

Bitcentral

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: New York, NY (On-Site) Department: Engineering Operations Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00/hour

About NewsNation NewsNation is a National Television News Network owned by Nexstar Media Group, delivering trusted news coverage across Cable, Streaming, and Digital platforms. Our teams in New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC work together to produce high-quality journalism supported by innovative technology and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Feed Room Operator supports NewsNation's live newsgathering and Broadcast Operations by Receiving, Monitoring, Recording, Routing, and Transmitting incoming and outgoing signals for network programming. Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, this role serves as the first layer of technical quality control, ensuring the reliability and integrity of live and recorded content used across NewsNation broadcasts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication, troubleshooting with decision-making skills who can work effectively in a team environment while maintaining accuracy under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, Monitor, Record, and Transmit live and recorded broadcast signals.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing feeds utilizing 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 escalation concerns as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Control Room, Assignment Desk, Engineering, and Field Operations teams.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of feed activity, recordings, and transmission schedules.
• Support Breaking News, Special Events, and Live coverage requirements.
• Identify workflow efficiencies and contribute to continuous operational improvements.
• Adhere to all technical, operational, and safety procedures while meeting strict deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of television newsgathering, broadcast operations, feed room, master control or related experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven live news environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common business software applications.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to technical quality control.
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TVU, LiveU, Dejero, Bitcentral, and ENPS systems.
• Familiarity with Satellite, IP, bonded cellular and Streaming transmission workflows.
• Experience supporting live Network News or Major-Market television operations.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality control procedures and network technical standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcast Production, Journalism or a related or equivalent field professional experience.

Schedule & Work Environment

Must be able to report On-Site to NewsNation's New York Newsroom and Production facility.

Schedule may include Mornings, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays, and extended hours.

Availability for Breaking News, Special Events, and emergency coverage is required.

Attendance, Punctuality, and Schedule flexibility are essential.

Ability to work effectively under pressure while supporting live television operations.

Union Representation

This position is represented by IBEW Local 1212 and is covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer NewsNation and Nexstar Media Group are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.