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Nexstar Media Group is seeking an experienced Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) streaming specialist for its Washington D.C. Bureau to handle hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of video content, and becoming the in-house expert on CTV video distribution for the D.C. Bureau local media team. This person will provide content for Nexstar local markets across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide “one man band” hosting, producing, switching, editing and uploading for daily and special project video content via OBS.

+ Become the D.C. Bureau in-house expert for CTV video distribution, including live hosted video in both unedited and breaking news formats.

+ Set up interviews, gather factual information, needed b-roll and visual elements and prepare show rundowns or scripts as needed.

+ Develop OBS scene collections and work with graphics teams to help align production branding across all Nexstar platforms.

+ Evangelize best practices in show production and technical enhancements for OBS users across Nexstar’s markets.

+ Track show metrics to identify high value formats and opportunities for new programming.

+ Build positive working relationships with stakeholders in our local newsrooms to build awareness of D.C. Bureau resources and leverage opportunities to scale coverage across Nexstar.

+ Comfortable juggling multiple tasks both live on-stream and behind the scenes to include troubleshooting challenges as they arise

+ Interest in / willingness to learn and understand the IT and engineering elements of a successful livestream setup

+ Desire to experiment and innovate in an evolving digital space while maintaining professionalism and journalistic principles

+ High level attention to detail required to ensure polished OBS-driven products

+ Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing

Skill/Experience Requirements:

+ 5-7 years of experience in video production with extensive on-camera experience and proven technical problem-solving skills.

+ 2-3 years of experience working with OBS or similar streaming software.

+ Self-starting demeanor with an ability to spot opportunities to capture audiences in a streaming format.

+ Broad knowledge of the Washington D.C. political landscape and an understanding of key newsmakers and current issues.

+ Solid foundation in journalism ethics on issues such as copyright and attribution.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team format or as an individual contributor.

+ Aptitude for working cross-functionally and influencing people from different markets, backgrounds, and organizational structures.

+ The position is based in the Nexstar Washington, D.C. Bureau and requires a physical presence in the bureau to function in the role

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.