Job Description

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 Washington, DC bureau.

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 Yamaha, Wheatstone and CalRec audio boards required.
• Must be proficient in operation of systems including AZ Edit and Dante.
• 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 part-time non-union staff position.

Compensation Range: $42–$48/hourly

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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