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Nexstar Media Group

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Broadcast Technician

Broadcast Technician

Nexstar Media Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$22.13 - $46.68/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 67 rated media

Job description

WGN-TV is a legacy station dedicated to delivering trusted, high-quality local news and programming. As a cornerstone of Chicago media, we're committed to innovation, collaboration, and storytelling that reflect our vibrant city. Join a team where your technical skills power what Chicago sees every day.
We are looking for a flexible and technically skilled Broadcast Technician to support a wide range of studio-based broadcast operations. This full-time role plays a critical part in the smooth execution of daily newscasts and production, handling responsibilities primarily for Jib camera, spanning Steadicam, robo camera, audio support, and control room functions. The ideal candidate is a dependable team player with strong technical acumen and an eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Jib Camera Operation: Operate studio jib cameras safely and effectively, maintaining proper balance, spatial awareness, joystick control, shot composition, framing, and focus.
  • Audio Assist: Set up, test, and run audio equipment during live and taped productions.
  • Assistant Engineer-In-Charge Duties: Aid engineering staff with studio setup, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of control room and broadcast systems.

Qualifications
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Media Production, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a television studio, broadcast operations, or control room environment.
  • Experience with Ross Dashboard, OverDrive, Caprica, and other broadcast video systems preferred.
  • Basic understanding of color correction, iris control, IP-based audio/video systems, signal flow, and streaming workflows.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline-driven broadcast setting and work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new broadcast technologies, systems, and workflows
  • Become a member of IBEW local 1220 television broadcast engineers' union.

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Compensation:
$22.13 - $46.68 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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