• Production Operator

    Nexstar Media Group (Lexington, KY)


    Position Summary : The Production Operator is responsible for operating various equipment to record live and taped programming for broadcast. This position is responsible for working in collaboration with the news, production, and engineering teams.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

    + Operates studio cameras during live and taped programming

    + Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements

    + Sets up and performs shots for broadcasts

    + Sets up cameras and related equipment

    + Operates Audio board for live and taped programming

    + Operates Graphics system for live and taped programming

    + Operates Teleprompter for live and taped programming

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements & Skills :

    + Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

    + Fluency in English

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Experience with broadcast-related equipment preferred

    + Flexibility with shift

     

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    Physical Demands & Work Environment :

    Production Operators must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision and make decisions that impact the results of co-workers. Operators must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds and must be able to stand for long periods of time. Operators must be able to work in a team environment.

     

    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.