Technical Media Operator

The Hill

Job Summary

News10 ABC is seeking a full-time Technical Media Operator to handle four primary tasks: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operation, Media Center Operation, and Master Control Operation. The role involves operating studio and field cameras, composing shots, adjusting camera settings, operating audio equipment, and utilizing computer editing systems for various productions. The operator will also collaborate with studio staff, assist with set building, maintain equipment, and support digital media productions.

Must Have

  • Operates studio and field cameras for live and taped events
  • Composes and frames shots, applying technical aspects of light, lenses, and camera settings
  • Adjusts camera positions and controls for focus, exposure, and lighting
  • Operates audio equipment for live and taped events
  • Operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units
  • Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate action
  • Builds and decorates sets and provides props for production
  • Assists in installation, operation, and maintenance of sound recording equipment
  • Operates studio graphic systems during broadcast/production
  • Provides audio production-related support as needed
  • Assists in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
  • Maintains and stores equipment, records, and tapes

Good to Have

  • Experience in television, film, or post production

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(K)

Job Description

Technical Media Operator

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News10 ABC is hiring a full-time Technical Media Operator. The Technical Media Operator has four primary tasks: Newscast Directing, Newscast Audio Operator, Media Center Operator and Master Control Operator.

  • Operates studio cameras and field cameras for live and taped events
  • Composes and frames shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors, station management, other personnel
  • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directors, station management, other personnel
  • Operates audio equipment for live and taped events
  • Operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
  • Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio
  • Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production
  • Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment
  • Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production
  • Provide audio production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities
  • Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
  • May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format
  • Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes

Requirements & Skills:

  • Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
  • Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required
  • Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication and organization skills

Salary & Benefits:

Hourly Range: $16.50 - $17.50

Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

About Us

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.

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