Production Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Memphis, TN, is seeking a part-time Production Technician to support floor directing, teleprompter, studio camera operation, and audio board duties in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in communications or equivalent, at least one year of TV/production facility experience, typing speed of 35 WPM, and a valid driver’s license. Flexibility to work holidays and weekends is required, reflecting our 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in communications or its equivalent.
• One year experience in a television or production facility.
• Ability to type 35 WPM and must possess accurate spelling skills.
• Knowledge of various audio equipment, both playback and recording are preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test & operate all audio sources for broadcast and/or pre-production.
• Thoroughly understanding all audio equipment.
• Meet with director to find out show responsibilities and properly execute them.
• Ability to operate studio camera and floor directing duties.

Skills

Typing 35 WPM

Clear verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Degree in communications or equivalent

Tools

Studio camera operation

Audio equipment knowledge

Lighting board operation

Job description

The Production Technician position has core responsibility elements to include floor directing, teleprompter, camera operations, and board operations. The ideal candidate must have a thorough understanding and knowledge of broadcast television production. Duties for the part-time Production Technician include, floor directing, teleprompter, studio camera operation, studio lighting board operation, guest and talent management, and other duties as assigned. Additional required skills include but are not limited to: audio, proper placement of microphones on news anchors and guests, ability to handle unexpected and last minute changes and ability to effectively communicate those changes promptly to studio talent. The Production Technician must possess the ability to work promptly, under pressure in a cohesive team environment, have clear verbal skills and be reliable with a great attitude. Must be able to work holidays, weekends and flexible schedules being mindful part of fun here is being a 24/7 operation.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:

• Set up, test & operate all audio sources for broadcast and/or pre-production.
• Thoroughly understanding all audio equipment.
• Meet with director to find out show responsibilities and properly execute them.
• Ability to operate studio camera and floor directing duties.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• A degree in communications or its equivalent.
• One year experience in a television or production facility.
• Ability to type 35 WPM and must possess accurate spelling skills.
• Knowledge of various audio equipment, both playback and recording are preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

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.