NewsNation - Studio Engineer - Part-time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Lifetime insurance

Part-time benefits with local/state le

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a part-time Studio Steadi-Cam Operator in New York, NY to support live cable news broadcasts. Requires IBEW Local 1212 membership and reporting to 220 E. 42nd St, NYC.

Flexible hours including weekends/holidays; 80–100 USD per hour depending on experience. 5+ years in fast-paced live TV and proficiency with Steadi-Cam systems are required. Physical job with up to 50 lbs lift, strong teamwork, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years' experience in a fast-paced live television environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field preferred.
• Must be proficient in Steadi-Cam systems.

Responsibilities

• Listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately for correctly positioning and framing shots.
• Carry / wear up to 50lbs for extended periods and operate the Steadicam system.
• Set up, program, troubleshoot, and maintain Steadi-Cam equipment and vest.
• Communicate and document effectively with the team and work well in a collaborative environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field

Tools

Steadi-Cam systems

Job description

NewsNation is seeking a skilled Part Time Studio Steadi-Cam Operator to join our team. This position supports the creation of high-quality video content for live Cable News Broadcasts. The ideal candidate is efficient, creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under daily news deadlines and has flexible availability that includes early weekend mornings, weekday evenings, and holidays. This position requires membership in IBEW Local 1212 and must report to 220 E. 42nd St, New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be able to listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately for correctly positioning and framing shots including the X/Y axis and balancing the camera
• This position requires a physical component and must be able to carry / wear the weight of 50lbs combined
• Must be able to make smooth on-air moves.
• Must be proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area, including set up programming and troubleshooting the Steadicam system and maintenance of vests and related equipment.
• Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.
• All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
• Five plus (5+) years' experience in a fast-paced live television environment required.
• Must be proficient in Steadi-Cam systems.
• Ability to carry / wear up to 50lbs for extended period of time
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask; a problem solver and quick thinker who can resolve existing issues and find workarounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field preferred.

Rate: $80-$100 / hour (per experience)

Benefits

• Medical (with multiple plan options)
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• Lifetime insurance
• 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.

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.