NewsNation Technical Director
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 65 - 70
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
NewsNation is looking for an experienced Full-Time Technical Director for our national newscasts based in our New York studios.
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will prepare and switch video elements during live and pre-recorded programming listening to directors commands and reacting swiftly and accurately ensuring all content output meets quality standards.
- Must be able to build switcher effects create Ross templates and shots.
- The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Acuity Switcher Ross XPression and Ross XPression Tessera.
- The technicaldirectorshould add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product.
- May be asked to train others or create training documentation.
- Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
- This is a Weekend Mornings focused position.
- Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership
Qualifications:
This position is a full-time position which willrequire membership in IBEW.
If you like growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!
- Five plus (5) years experience in professional live television broadcast operationsrequired
- Must be proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area including but not limited to switchers routing CGs video playback remote camera operation.
- You must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of common business software applications particularly Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
- Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardlessattitude.
- Other engineering/operatingexperience in areas of robotic cameras graphics audio or transmission is a plus.
- Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
- Bachelors degree in Communications or related field preferred.
- Salary: $65.00 to 70.00/hour (per 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.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
