AUDIO OPERATOR (A1) - NewsNation

Who we are: 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 (A1) for our national newscasts, based in our new Chicago headquarter studios.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be able to listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately to mix a clean show during live and pre-recorded programming.

• Must be able to route good mix minus to remotes, set up RF microphones and IFBs.

• The successful candidate should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product

• 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.

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

Qualifications:

• Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required

• Previous live show audio mixing experience required.

• Experience with Wheatstone and CalRec audio boards preferred.

• Must be proficient in operation of AZ Edit.

• 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.

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

This position is a full-time staff position which will require membership in IBEW.

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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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.