Part-Time Live News Robotic Camera Operator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Union benefits

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in New York is seeking a Part-Time Robotic Camera Operator to support live cable news broadcasts from our New York studios.

This role operates in a fully manual, director-driven control room environment and is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality on-air visuals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and can respond quickly and accurately to real-time direction during live and breaking news coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating studio cameras in a live TV environment.
• Proficiency with robotic camera control systems and live shot execution.
• Strong framing, exposure, and color balance understanding.
• Ability to perform under pressure during breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic studio cameras and frame shots based on real-time direction.
• Execute smooth on-air camera movements in a live broadcast.
• Perform basic shading and color correction using waveform monitors.
• Maintain consistent framing and image quality across multiple cameras.
• Respond quickly to director cues in a fast-paced control room.
• Troubleshoot issues during live production and adjust as needed.
• Communicate clearly with directors and control room staff.
• Support multiple shows within a shift and work all assigned shifts.

Skills

Robotic cameras

Live TV production

Camera control

Color balancing

Communication

Team player

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ross robotics

Sony RCPs

Cobalt

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in New York is seeking a Part-Time Robotic Camera Operator to support live cable news broadcasts from our New York studios.

This role operates in a fully manual, director-driven control room environment and is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality on-air visuals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and can respond quickly and accurately to real-time direction during live and breaking news coverage.