PT Material Manager

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group's KTLA is seeking a part-time Material Manager to support live news production in Los Angeles. You will assist producers, writers and the director with prep and coordination of production elements for live broadcasts.

The role requires hands-on editing support, content tracking, and familiarity with newsroom systems (ENPS, Bit Central, Premiere). On-site work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Training/Certification in Communications, TV Production, or equivalent experience.
• Two+ years in live News production.
• Strong teamwork and positive communication.
• Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Maintains composure in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of production systems and workflows.
• Experience training others on production workflows.
• Proficient with ENPS, Bit Central, Premiere, Ross Xpression, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers, writers, and director with live newscast prep.
• Coordinate edited video content for live newscasts; track playout.
• Communicate content status with news producers and reporters.
• Provide desktop editing support (Premiere) for bumps and teases.
• Track and communicate feed schedules to writers and producers.
• QA news feed video and edited content before broadcast.
• Manage news video archive and respond to archival requests.
• Cross-train to relieve Associate Director during breaks.
• Generate End of Shift Report updating content and server status.
• Provide production support for News and Special Events.

Skills

Communications

Television Production

Live News

Teamwork

Planning

Premiere Pro

ENPS

Microsoft Office

Tools

ENPS

Bit Central

Premiere Pro

Ross Xpression

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part time Material Manager

DUTIES:

• 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: Immediate Rate: $25/hr. Wage increase negotiable based on qualifications.

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.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

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