NewsNation- Audio Operator

NewsNation is seeking a full-time Audio Operator (A2) for its national newscasts, based in its New York studios. This role is crucial for managing microphones, IFBs, and cables for on-air talent in a live broadcast environment, including the essential task of troubleshooting frequency and connection problems. The successful candidate will be a professional, quick-thinking problem solver, adept at effective communication and documentation within a collaborative team. This position requires working weekend mornings and a minimum of three years of experience in professional live television broadcast operations, along with IBEW membership.

Must Have

• Manage mics, IFBs, and cables of talent in a live broadcast environment.
• Troubleshoot frequency/connection problems.
• Effectively communicate placement and issues with the A1.
• Be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve issues during live news broadcasts.
• Communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
• Ability to work Weekend Mornings.
• Three plus (3+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations.
• Work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
• Membership in IBEW.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of mixing/comms (AZ Edit).
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance (multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• Life insurance

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 currently searching for a full-time Audio Operator (A2) for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be able to manage the mics, IFBs and cables of talent in a live broadcast environment, this includes being able to troubleshoot frequency/connection problems
• Must be able to effectively communicate placement and issues with the A1 who is mixing the show
• The successful candidate should conduct themselves in a professional manner with talent while getting the job done quickly and efficiently
• The successful candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve issues and to work around problems that arise during live news broadcasts
• Must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team
• This position includes Weekend Mornings
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Qualifications:

This position will require membership in IBEW.

• Three plus (3+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
• Knowledge of mixing/comms is a plus (AZ Edit)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.

Salary Range:

(per experience) $41 - $46 an 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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