Production Technician

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a versatile Studio/Engineering Technician to run production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows, edit episodes from raw footage, and build graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud. You will also shoot field material and assist with reporting teams to ensure on-time delivery.

This role requires hands-on experience with studio equipment, the ability to troubleshoot and lift gear, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in broadcast production, studio operations, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of studio production equipment including switchers, audio boards, cameras, and CG systems.
• Comfortable with non-linear editing. Adobe Creative Cloud and ENPS experience a plus.
• Basic understanding of broadcast engineering concepts and signal flow.
• Strong eye for graphics, framing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to lift and move production equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Run studio production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows, including camera, audio, CG, prompter, and switcher as assigned.
• Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes from raw studio recordings, shaping pacing, audio, and graphics for broadcast and streaming release.
• Build news graphics, lower thirds, and story elements in support of daily newscasts and Studio 701 productions using Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere).
• Shoot news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects.
• Support news gathering and storytelling by helping reporters edit packages, build graphics, and turn material on deadline.
• Assist with broadcast engineering tasks including signal monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on studio and field gear.
• Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues.
• Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.
• Assist engineering and other teams with various needs that may include lifting and manual labor.
• Set up and strike studio lighting, microphones, and camera positions for newscasts, specials, and Studio 701 productions.
• Run quality control on incoming feeds, live shots, and recorded content, fixing audio or video errors before air.
• Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news, severe weather, and live continuing coverage.
• Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Broadcast production

Studio operations

Non-linear editing

Graphic storytelling

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

ENPS

After Effects

Photoshop

Premiere

CG systems

Job description

What You\'ll Do

• Run studio production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows, including camera, audio, CG, prompter, and switcher as assigned


• Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes from raw studio recordings, shaping pacing, audio, and graphics for broadcast and streaming release


• Build news graphics, lower thirds, and story elements in support of daily newscasts and Studio 701 productions using Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere)


• Shoot news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects


• Support news gathering and storytelling by helping reporters edit packages, build graphics, and turn material on deadline


• Assist with broadcast engineering tasks including signal monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on studio and field gear


• Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues


• Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted


• Assist engineering and other teams with various needs that may include lifting and manual labor


• Set up and strike studio lighting, microphones, and camera positions for newscasts, specials, and Studio 701 productions


• Run quality control on incoming feeds, live shots, and recorded content, fixing audio or video errors before air


• Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news, severe weather, and live continuing coverage


• Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested


• Additional duties as required

What We\'re Looking For

• 2-4 years of experience in broadcast production, studio operations, or a related field


• Working knowledge of studio production equipment including switchers, audio boards, cameras, and CG systems


• Comfortable with non-linear editing. Adobe Creative Cloud and ENPS experience a plus


• Basic understanding of broadcast engineering concepts and signal flow


• Strong eye for graphics, framing, and visual storytelling


• Ability to lift and move production equipment as needed


• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as news, production, and engineering demands

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.