Part-time Temporary Studio Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Studio Technician in Buffalo. This role involves operating production equipment, collaborating with staff, and assisting in on-air news segments. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have experience in the television or film industry, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred.
• Ability to handle high stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various production and transmission equipment.
• Collaborate with directors and studio staff.
• Assist and prepare guests for on-air segments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Adobe Premier

Photoshop

Job description

The Part-Time Temporary Studio Technician operates various equipment used for production and/or transmission.

• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location.
• Use signal acquisition technologies, Electronic News Gathering (ENG), TVU, satellite receivers, PC (Zoom) to obtain signals to be used for news broadcasts.
• Operate studio prompting equipment and cue talent.
• Assist and prepare guests for on-air news segments.
• Use software such as Adobe Premier to edit and record promos, weather elements for broadcast.
• Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed.
• Move, adjust studio set pieces and furniture.
• Maintains and stores equipment and studio maintenance.
• Salary Range - $19.00 - $20.00 hourly

Requirements & Skills:

• High School Diploma Required
• Experience in television, film or post production preferred
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Basic computer knowledge including Photoshop
• Ability to handle high stress environment with deadline pressures