Part-Time Live News Materials Manager

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Material Manager to support live newscasts by coordinating production elements and edited video content. You will assist Producers, Writers, and the director, while ensuring accurate signaling of content status and server playout readiness.

The role requires 2+ years in live News, strong planning skills, and proficiency with ENPS, Bit Central, and Adobe Premiere. On-site work with flexible scheduling is expected.

Qualifications

• Training and certification in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of experience working in live News production.
• Team player with positive communication.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and meeting deadlines.
• Maintains focus in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of pre-production processes and workflow.
• Ability to train others on production workflow and technology.
• Creative and innovative thinking in production responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of ENPS, Bit Central, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of production elements for live newscasts.
• Coordinate and prep edited video content for live newscasts and track server playout status.
• Track and communicate status of edited content to News producers with live-shot schedules.
• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases.
• Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers.
• Perform QA of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.
• Manage News video archive database and research archival requests.
• Cross-training to provide Associate Director relief for meal breaks, vacation, and sick calls.
• Generate EOS updating status of edited content and server database.
• Provide Production Dept. with production assistance for all News and Special Events.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Planning

Adaptive to deadlines

Education

Certification in Communications or Television Production

Tools

ENPS

Bit Central

Adobe Premiere

Ross Xpression

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Material Manager to support live newscasts by coordinating production elements and edited video content. You will assist Producers, Writers, and the director, while ensuring accurate signaling of content status and server playout readiness.

The role requires 2+ years in live News, strong planning skills, and proficiency with ENPS, Bit Central, and Adobe Premiere. On-site work with flexible scheduling is expected.