The Studio Technician is responsible for supporting the technical operation of Newsnation studios and control rooms in a live broadcast facility. This role ensures all studio equipment and broadcast workflows operate efficiently and reliably before, during, and after live and recorded productions.
The technician provides hands-on support for studio productions including live broadcasts, prerecords, and special events while maintaining technical quality standards and assisting talent, production staff, and engineering teams in delivering high-quality content.
Essential Duties:
Operates various equipment (camera, audio, visual, graphics and lighting) used for live broadcasts and recorded productions.
Prepare studios for live and recorded productions.
Set up, test and maintain microphones, IFBs, studio cameras and studio monitors.
Provide camera, and audio/lighting production support as needed.
Assist with talent setup – including microphone and IFB placement.
Maintains and stores equipment.
Perform equipment checks and operational testing.
Requirements & Skills:
High School Diploma Required
Experience in television, film or post production preferred
Must be able to interact well with directors, anchors, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent communication and organization skills
Basic computer knowledge
Strong understanding of live broadcasts and studio operations
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills
Compensation Range: $35–$40/hourly based upon experience
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 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.
Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 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 Americans,” 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.
