vMix Host & Specialist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Portsmouth, VA

11d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

WAVY-TV is seeking an experienced vMix streaming specialist to handle hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of video content, and becoming an in-house expert on CTV video distribution for our local media team. This person will provide content for our market, which includes Portsmouth/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in video production with extensive on-camera experience and proven technical problem-solving skills.
2-3 years of experience working with vMix or similar streaming software.
Self-starting demeanor with an ability to spot opportunities to capture audiences in a streaming format.
Solid foundation in journalism ethics on issues such as copyright and attribution.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team format or as an individual contributor.
The position is based in Portsmouth, VA and requires a physical presence to function in the role.

Responsibilities

Provide "one man band" hosting, producing, switching, editing and uploading for daily and special project video content via vMix.
Become an in-house expert for CTV video distribution, including live hosted video in both unedited and breaking news formats.
Set up interviews, gather factual information, needed b-roll and visual elements and prepare show rundowns or scripts as needed.
Develop vMix scene collections and work with graphics teams to help align production branding.
Track show metrics to identify high value formats and opportunities for new programming.
Build positive working relationships with stakeholders in our newsroom to build awareness of our resources.
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks both live on-stream and behind the scenes to include troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
Interest in/willingness to learn and understand the IT and engineering elements of a successful livestream setup.
Desire to experiment and innovate in an evolving digital space while maintaining professionalism and journalistic principles.
High level attention to detail required to ensure polished vMix-driven products.
Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing.

Benefits

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Disability accident insurance
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Life insurance
AD&D
ID protection
Employee assistance program