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Who we are: 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 part-time Technical Director for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities :

+ + The successful candidate will prepare and switch video elements during live and pre-recorded programming, listening to director’s 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 technical director should 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.

+ Flexibility for any shift across our schedule is a huge plus.

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

This position is a part-time position which will require membership in IBEW.

+ + Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required

+ 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-regardless” attitude.

+ Other engineering/operating experience 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.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.

Salary: (per experience): $65-75.00/hour

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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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.