Production Technician

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Columbus, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

WCMH-TV, the NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Production Technician. This role has four primary tasks: Newscast Production, Studio & Technical Area Upkeep, Editing, and Live Production Support.

Requirements

• Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
• Minimum 3 years experience directing live newscast with Grass Valley Ignite Automation Production System
• Must be able to interact well with news, production and engineering staff
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication and organization skills

Responsibilities

• Operate Grass Valley Ignite Automation Production System
• Operate Teleprompter and monitor Closed Captioning
• Adobe Premiere Editing
• Prepares and strikes studio for newscasts and productions
• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production
• Provide production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
• Maintains and stores props, sets, lighting equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level