Studio Technician- Part Time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Studio Technician in Washington, DC to support NewsNation studios and control rooms. You will handle live broadcasts and prerecords, set up equipment, and assist talent and staff to ensure high-quality content.

The role requires a High School Diploma and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays; experience in TV/film is preferred. Comprehensive full-time benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in television, film or post production preferred.
• Must be able to interact well with directors, anchors, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with strong communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and understanding of live broadcasts and studio operations.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics and lighting) for live and recorded productions.
• Prepare studios for live and recorded productions.
• Set up, test and maintain microphones, IFBs, cameras and monitors.
• Provide camera and audio/lighting production support as needed.
• Assist with talent setup including microphone and IFB placement.
• Maintain and store equipment.
• Perform equipment checks and operational testing.

Education

High School Diploma Required

Interacts well with directors, anchors, production and engineering staff

Excellent communication and organization skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer knowledge

Strong understanding of live broadcasts and studio operations

Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Adaptability and problem-solving skills

Job description

The Studio Technician is responsible for supporting the technical operation of Newsnation studios and control rooms in a live broadcast facility. This role ensures all studio equipment and broadcast workflows operate efficiently and reliably before, during, and after live and recorded productions. The technician provides hands‑on support for studio productions including live broadcasts, prerecords, and special events while maintaining technical quality standards and assisting talent, production staff, and engineering teams in delivering high-quality content.

Essential Duties

• Operates various equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics and lighting) used for live broadcasts and recorded productions.
• Prepare studios for live and recorded productions.
• Set up, test and maintain microphones, IFBs, studio cameras and studio monitors.
• Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed.
• Assist with talent setup – including microphone and IFB placement.
• Maintains and stores equipment.
• Perform equipment checks and operational testing.

Requirements & Skills

• High School Diploma Required
• Experience in television, film or post production preferred
• Must be able to interact well with directors, anchors, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong understanding of live broadcasts and studio operations
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills

Compensation Range: $35–$40/hourly based upon experience.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

#LI-Onsite 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.