• Steadicam Operator DC- Part Time

    Nexstar Media Group (Washington, DC)


    NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching approximately 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 Steadicam Operator for our national newscasts, based in our Washington, DC studios.

    Responsibilities:

    + Must be proficient with operating a Steadicam system, including set up, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of vests and related equipment.

    + The successful candidate will be able to listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately for correctly positioning and framing shots including the x/y axis and for camera “shading” and color correction.

    + Must be able to make smooth on-air moves.

    + May be asked to train others or create training documentation.

    + Be able to communicate 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 breaking news situations demand.

    Qualifications:

    + Five plus (5+) years’ experience running professional vest managed Steadicam cameras, in professional live television broadcast operations required.

    + A 40-pound rig weight minimum is a consideration for this role. Must be able bodied enough to lift, carry, and move with a minimum of 40lbs.

    + Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live broadcasts.

    + 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.

     

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $33-$43.27 hourly.

     

    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.

     

    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.