NewsNation Studio VanTruck Technician DC
NewsNation Studio VanTruck Technician DC
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$ 80000 - 90000
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Job Description
Who we are:
NewsNation is the fastest growing cable news network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
NewsNation is currently searching for a Part Time staff Studio Van Technician for our nationally broadcast shows originating from our Washington DC studio.
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of live broadcast/production elements specifically news production and be able to operate live broadcast equipment in a mobile environment.
- Drive and operate mobile studio van for guest live shots. Assist guests with mics and IFB earpieces establish PL communications and transmission to network facilities including DC NY & Chicago.
- Must know how to deliver high quality broadcasts have a passion for journalism and thrive in the technical news production environment.
- May be asked to train others or create training documentation on van operation.
- May be asked to crosstrain on other mobile transmission solutions (satellite truck)
- May be asked to crosstrain on other instudio/landbased broadcast operations positions including (but not limited to) robotic camera operation A2 floor managing signal acquisition and distribution/routing.
- Must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
- All day parts (mornings evenings weekends and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
- Additional responsibilities may include setup and operated homebased TV studios for network contributors.
Qualifications:
- Five plus 5 years experience in professional live television broadcast operations preferred.
- Be detailoriented and be able to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
- Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
- Must work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Working knowledge of common business software applications particularly Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
- Bachelors degree in Communications or related field preferred.
- This position will require flexible shift work which may include nights weekends and holidays along with overtime as situations and breaking news demand.
- Salary Range: $80000 $90000 Annualized (Commensurate with experience)
- #LI Onsite
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
