Production Technician
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Job Summary
KX News is hiring a full-time Production Technician to support daily broadcast operations across our newscasts KX News streaming app and Studio 701 productions. This role works hands-on with producers directors reporters and engineering staff to keep our shows on the air and looking sharp. The right person is a strong multitasker calm under pressure and brings a creative eye to every part of the production process.
What Youll Do
- Run studio production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows including camera audio CG prompter and switcher as assigned
- Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes from raw studio recordings shaping pacing audio and graphics for broadcast and streaming release
- Build news graphics lower thirds and story elements in support of daily newscasts and Studio 701 productions using Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects Photoshop Premiere)
- Shoot news content in the field when needed capturing interviews b-roll and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects
- Support news gathering and storytelling by helping reporters edit packages build graphics and turn material on deadline
- Assist with broadcast engineering tasks including signal monitoring equipment troubleshooting and routine maintenance on studio and field gear
- Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
- Selects sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted
- Assist engineering and other teams with various needs that may include lifting and manual labor
- Set up and strike studio lighting microphones and camera positions for newscasts specials and Studio 701 productions
- Run quality control on incoming feeds live shots and recorded content fixing audio or video errors before air
- Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news severe weather and live continuing coverage
- Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested
- Additional duties as required
What Were Looking For
- 24 years of experience in broadcast production studio operations or a related field
- Working knowledge of studio production equipment including switchers audio boards cameras and CG systems
- Comfortable with non-linear editing. Adobe Creative Cloud and ENPS experience a plus
- Basic understanding of broadcast engineering concepts and signal flow
- Strong eye for graphics framing and visual storytelling
- Ability to lift and move production equipment as needed
- Flexible schedule including nights weekends holidays and overtime as newsproduction and engineeringdemands
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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.
