Production Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Greenville, NC is seeking a Production Technician to support daily live and taped broadcasts.

The role covers Newscast Directing, Audio, Media Center, and Master Control, with duties across cameras, lighting, audio, editing systems, and graphics. You will collaborate with directors, studio staff, and other departments; a degree in communications or related field is preferred, and experience in television or post-production is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communication or related field is preferred.
• Experience in television, film, or post production is advantageous but not required.
• Must interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, and production staff.

Responsibilities

• Operates studio and field cameras for live and taped events.
• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events.
• Operates computer editing systems and video effects units to produce a final product.
• Collaborates with the director and studio staff to coordinate on-air actions.
• Builds and decorates sets or provides props for production.
• Assist with installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment.
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production.
• Provide audio production-related support and liaise with outside facilities as needed.
• Assist in digital media productions and convert analog formats to digital when required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Communication or related field

Tools

Editing software

Electronic titling systems

Video switching equipment

Digital video effects

Job description

Job Overview

WNCT TV in Greenville, NC is looking for a Production Technician to join our team! The Production Technician has four primary tasks: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

• Operates studio cameras and field cameras for live and taped events
• Composes and frames shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors, station management, other personnel
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directors, station management, other personnel
• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events
• Operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio
• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production
• Provide audio production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
• May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format
• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes

Requirements & Skills

• Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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

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.