Weekend Audio Operator

Job Description

NewsNation - Weekend Audio Operator(A2) - Parttime
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 freelance Audio Operator (A2) for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities:
• The successful candidate will be able to manage the mics, IFBs and cables of talent in a live broadcast environment, this includes being able to troubleshoot frequency/connection problems
• Must be able to effectively communicate placement and issues with the A1 who is mixing the show
• The successful candidate should conduct themselves in a professional manner with talent while getting the job done quickly and efficiently
• 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
• This position is Weekend Morning focused. You may be called in to cover other shifts as well, but weekend mornings are a must
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership
Qualifications:
• Three plus (3+) years' experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
• 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.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a ''press-on-regardless'' attitude.
• Knowledge of mixing/comms is a plus (AZ Edit)
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This position will require membership in IBEW.
Pay Range: (per experience) $47 - $52 an hour
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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-eow3b0-216-73-216-111-42 in your application.