Nexstar Media Group is hiring: NewsNation - Technical Director - Part-time in ne

NewsNation is looking for an experienced part-time Technical Director for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios. Responsibilities The successful candidate will prepare and switch video elements during live and pre-recorded programming, listening to director's commands and reacting swiftly and accurately, ensuring all content output meets quality standards. Must be able to build switcher effects, create Ross templates and shots. The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Acuity Switcher, Ross XPression and Ross XPression Tessera. The technical director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product. May be asked to train others or create training documentation. Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team. Flexibility for any shift across our schedule is a huge plus. Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership. Qualifications Five plus (5+) years' experience in professional live television broadcast operations required. Must be proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area, including but not limited to switchers, routing, CGs, video playback, remote camera operation. Must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a "press-on-regardless" attitude. Other engineering/operating experience in areas of robotic cameras, graphics, audio, or transmission is a plus. Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask. Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred. This is a part-time position which will require membership in IBEW. Salary Range : $68-$78.00/hour (per 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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