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.

Job description

Responsibilities:

The Technical Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate camera, microphone, IFB and other equipment in our cut-in studios

• Coordinate with the Chicago Bureau on any talent hits from NY

• Fill in as needed on control room positions such as prompter and Tessera as well as studio roles such as A2

• Interface directly with anchors, correspondents and guests

• Build out the Hair and Makeup schedule for each day, ensuring all talent has been accounted for

• Perform other duties as assigned and needed by leadership

Qualifications:

•Prior control room, studio or field experience at broadcast networks.

•Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.

•Evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.

This is an IBEW position and membership is required.

Salary Range: (per experience) $31.00 - $41.00 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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