NewsNation - Graphics Operator - Part-time

About the role

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 Part time-time Graphics Operator for our national newscasts

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will prepare and switch XPression elements during live and pre-recorded programming, listening to Director's commands, and reacting swiftly and accurately, ensuring all content output meets quality standards.
• The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced in a state-of-the-art control room using Ross XPression software.
• The successful candidate should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product
• Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team
• This position is weekend morning focused. You may be called in for other shifts as well, but weekend mornings are a must
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Qualifications

• This position is a Part-time position which will require membership in IBEW.
• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

• Five plus (5+) years' experience in professional live television broadcast operations required.
• You 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.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe InDesign as well as familiarity in media asset management and photo sites such as Getty Images.
• 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 experience in areas of routing, CGs, video playback, robotic camera operation, graphic design, FTP or building switcher effects a plus.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.

Rate: $45 - $55 (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.

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