• Feed Room Operator

    Nexstar Media Group (Washington, DC)


    NewsNation is a national cable news 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 Feed Room Operator based in our Washington DC Bureau.

    Responsibilities:

    The Feed Room Operator will be responsible for management and operation of tuning and recording multiple newsgathering systems, including (but not limited to) incoming satellite, TVU, LiveU, LTN, multiple online video conferencing systems (Zoom, Skype, etc.)

     

    Q ualifications:

    + 3-5 years’ t elevision newsgathering or satellite experience required

    + Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A pr oblem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to find work arounds is essential.

    + Good communication skills and the ability to quickly multi-task is essential.

    + Must be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.

    + Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, BitCentral and ENPS systems a plus.

    + Command of common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).

    + All day parts may be a part of the schedule (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) with overtime as situations demand.

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

     

    Compensation Range: $35–$42/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.

     

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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.