Studio Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; High Point, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Studio Technician to operate camera, audio, lighting and graphics equipment for production and transmission. You will collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate action in the studio or on location, build and decorate sets, and maintain essential gear.

This role requires strong communication and organization, the ability to work under deadlines, and basic computer skills (Photoshop helpful). Prior TV/film production experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in television, film or post production preferred.
• Must interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including Photoshop.
• Ability to handle high stress environment with deadline pressures.

Responsibilities

• Operate camera, audio, visual, lighting, or graphics equipment for production and/or transmission.
• Collaborate with director and studio staff to coordinate action in studio or on location.
• Build and decorate set and/or provide props for production.
• Assist in installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment.
• Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed.
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments.
• Maintain and store equipment and perform studio maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Photoshop basics

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

The Studio Technician operates various equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics, lighting, or digital) used for production and/or transmission. Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio or while out on location Collaborate with the set designers to determine the needs of the production Build and decorate set and/or provide props used for production Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed, and may work with outside production facilities Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments Maintains and stores equipment and studio maintenance

Requirements & Skills

• High School Diploma Required
• Experience in television, film or post production preferred
• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Basic computer knowledge including Photoshop
• Ability to handle high stress environment with deadline pressures

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.