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Nexstar Media Group Audio Operator in Salt Lake City, Utah
The Audio Operator is responsible for sound checks, equipment placement, volume and quality of sound during live and taped productions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Set up sound and recording equipment, adjusting and testing the equipment
Activating and adjusting various sound sources including microphones, audio playback devices, remote venue s hots (live shots), routable sound devices and sources and other sound generating sources
Creat e , maintain and adjust proper mix of sound sources in a live and/or recorded environment
Maintain and manag e audio devices and resources such as: audio mixing board, microphones, music playback devices and other sound generating or playback sources
Operate Audio Mixing Board during live broadcasts and during recorded shows
Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the Newscast Director
Operate studio cameras or remote cameras during live broadcasts
Confer with Newscast Directors and other crew and staff members to discuss show rundowns, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
Floor directs and operates cameras for live broadcasts and recordings
Sets up cameras and related equipment
Tests, cleans and maintains camera, lighting and studio equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Must be able to perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephone, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands & Work Environment: M ust be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls . Repetitive movements are required . Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.