Production Technician

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Production Technician to support broadcast operations. This role involves ingesting live feeds, operating equipment, and assisting during live shows, offering a great opportunity for someone detailed-oriented and eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(K)

Flexible scheduling including evening and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Beginner technical knowledge in broadcast systems.
• Willingness to learn teleprompter operation and video ingest tools.
• Strong team mentality.

Responsibilities

• Ingest and route live feeds and video content as needed.
• Operate teleprompter and serve as floor director during live productions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during productions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Strong communication

Job description

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We’re looking for a versatile and focused Production Technician to support our broadcast operations. This is an entry level role that includes assisting in the control room, feed room, and studio during live shows.

This is a great opportunity for someone with beginner technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a strong team mentality to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ingest and route incoming live feeds and video content, ensuring proper labeling and storage for newsroom use.
• Tune in TVU live shots and communicate related information to Control Room.
• Follow Feed Room schedule for routes, records, and deletions.
• Operate the teleprompter, as needed, during live and recorded segments.
• Serve as a floor director, as needed, during live productions by cueing anchors, managing microphones and IFBs, and helping maintain order and timing on set.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and control room staff to ensure each production runs smoothly and professionally.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to prompter, feeds, or floor equipment as they arise.
• Stay alert and adaptable during breaking news, high-stakes coverage, or schedule changes.
• Begin learning Assistant Director responsibilities
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a high-pressure, live production environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with broadcast production systems, video ingest tools, teleprompter operation, or willingness to learn.
• A detail-oriented approach to timing, labeling, and coordinating show elements.
• Dependability and flexibility, including evening and weekend shifts.
  
  

DC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $24-$27 hourly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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