• Editor/Engineer, Per Diem

    Nexstar Media Group (Chicago, IL)


    The Editor/Engineer, Per Diem is responsible for reviewing, editing and assuring accurate timing of WGN Local and NewsNation programming.

    RESPONSIBILTIES:

    + Record and do any required editing for WGN public affairs programs

    + Record and do any required editing for WGN sports programs

    + Edit Community Calendar

    + Prep commercials for WGN and NewsNation

    + Edit NewsNation programs that are needed for encore playback

    + Generate captions for any edited material

    + Deals directly with engineering for maintenance

    + Coordinate with EIC for show and commercial delivery

    + Coordinator of IFB Bunker

    + Operation of Master Control automation systems

    + Assumes job duties of absent department staff

    REQUIRMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + 1-2 years experience in a similar television work environment

    + Experience with Adobe Premiere

    + Knowledge of Florical and BitCentral preferred

    + Computer skills with working knowledge of Windows Word and Excel desired

    + Good communication skills

    + Excellent organizational and detail skills in order to meet telecast deadlines

    + Must be willing to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends

     

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    Compensation:

    $21.33 to $44.97 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

    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, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

     

    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.