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Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities. We are near major metropolitan areas including Knoxville, Charlotte, and Richmond. Our amazing community is rich in history and home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, and World Class Hiking and Fishing.

We are seeking a SUPERSTAR Production Technician.

Join our team which has been a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers for more than 70 years.

To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities

+ Shoot and edit News content as needed

+ Composes and frames camera shots using robotic cameras

+ Directs live and recorded newscasts, interviews, and other tapings using Grass Valley Ignite

+ Use Ignite Events to code shows in ENPS

+ Sets up studio, lights, and microphones

+ Assists in setup, directing, breakdown of field productions

+ Cleans and maintains sets

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

+ Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

+ High School Diploma required, degree in related field preferred

+ Experience in television, film or post-production preferred

+ Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff

+ Detail oriented

+ Willingness to learn new equipment and techniques

+ Basic computer knowledge including Adobe Premiere

+ Ability to handle high stress environment with deadline pressures

+ Willing to work weekends and holidays

+ Must have a valid Driver’s License

+ Must be eligible to work in the United States

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Production Assistant must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions or outdoors during remote broadcasts. In addition, the Production Assistant must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Must be able to climb 12' ladder. Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

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.