PT Material Manager

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Part-time Material Manager in Los Angeles to support live news production. You will assist Producers, Writers, and Directors with prep and coordination of elements for live broadcasts, and prep edited video content for immediate use in newscasts.

Responsibilities include QA of news feeds, managing the video archive, and providing desktop editing support with Premiere. Requires 2+ years in live news and ability to train others.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience in live news production.
• Ability to train others on production workflow.
• Strong planning, teamwork, and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist News Producers, Writers, and Directors with prep and coordination of production elements for live newscasts.
• Coordinate and prep edited video content for live newscasts and track server playout status.
• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases.
• Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers.
• Perform quality analysis (QA) of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.
• Generate End of Shift Report (EOS) updating status of edited content and server database.
• Cross-training: develop basic skill sets to capably provide Associate Director relief for meal breaks, vacation, and sick calls.

Skills

Team player

Planning & prioritization

Calm under deadline

Excellent communication

Education

Communications/Television Production cert

Tools

ENPS

Bit Central

Adobe Premiere

Ross Xpression

Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams

Job description

## PT Material ManagerApply: CA-Los Angeles;5800 Sunset Blvd (Tribune-KTLA): Part time: Posted Today: REQ-43339Part time Material ManagerDUTIES:• Assist News Producers, Writers, and newscast Director with prep and coordination of production elements for live newscasts.• Coordinate and prep edited video content for live newscasts. Track server playout status.• Track and communicate status of edited content to News producers in conjunction with reporter live-shot schedules.• Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere) for News bumps and teases.• Track and communicate News feed schedules to writers and producers.• Perform quality analysis (QA) of News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.• Manage News video archive database following newscasts. Research archival requests.• Cross-training: Develop basic skill sets to capably provide Associate Director relief for meal breaks, vacation, and sick calls.• Generate End of Shift Report (EOS) updating status of edited content and server database.• Provide Production Dept. with production assistance as required for all News and Special Events production.REQUIREMENTS:• Training and certification in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent work experience.• Two or more years of experience working in live News production.• Team player. Communicate and engage co-workers in a positive and productive manner.• Effective planning, task prioritization, and works efficiently under deadline.• Maintains focus and composure in a dynamic work environment.• Knowledge and execution of pre-production processes, technology, and workflow.• Demonstrates intellect and aptitude to train others on production workflow and technology.• Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.• Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.AVAILABLE: Immediately Rate: $25/hr. Wage increase negotiable based on qualifications.