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 match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Studio Technician to support live broadcasts and studio operations. You will prepare studios, set up microphones, IFBs, cameras and monitors, and provide camera and audio/lighting support to talent and production teams.

You will maintain equipment, perform tests, and ensure high technical quality, collaborating with directors, anchors, and engineers. Time flexibility, strong communication, and problem-solving are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Operates equipment for live broadcasts and recorded productions.
• Prepares studios for live and recorded productions.
• Sets up and tests microphones, IFBs, cameras, and monitors.
• Provides camera and audio/lighting production support as needed.
• Assists with talent setup including microphone and IFB placement.
• Maintains and stores equipment.
• Performs equipment checks and testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with directors, anchors, and engineering staff.
• Ensures technical quality standards during production.
• Keeps studio equipment organized and functional.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Live broadcast knowledge

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Camera operation

Audio mixing

Lighting setup

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

Benefits:

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.