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Technician, Production PT

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Sacramento, CA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

We’re looking for entry level people with video editing skills and a passion for broadcasting. You will edit video for our newscasts, as well as work in the studio and control room during the newscasts: floor directing, running cameras, operating audio, and more. Must be able to demonstrate non-linear editing skills, and we’ll teach you the rest. Related college coursework is preferred. This is a great opportunity to get into a newsroom and gain some valuable experience. Hours can be anything from early morning to late night, holidays, weekends, etc. We are a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities:

· Editing video for newscasts (VO’s, VOSOTS, PKG’s)

· Set up and maintenance of studio for newscast

· Various studio positions during newscasts including:

· Operating prompter

· Operating robotic studio cameras

· Operating handheld camera

· Operating jib camera

· Floor directing

· Operating audio board

· Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Must be able to work well under deadline pressure

· Must be fast and accurate with non-linear editing

· Attention to detail is a must

· Ability to handle the pressure of a live news production

Work Environment

· Work performed primarily in an office environment, in the Control Room and in studio

· Exposure to electrical equipment

Education and Experience

· Must be proficient in non-linear editing. Adobe Premier experience preferred.

· Experience in multi-camera studio production is desired

· College coursework in video production is preferred

Compensation - $17.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level