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Nexstar Media Group

vMix Host & Specialist

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... streaming specialist to handle hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of video ... live hosted video in both unedited and breaking news formats. - Set up interviews, gather factual ...

WOWK-TV

vMix Host & Specialist

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... streaming specialist to handle hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of video ... live hosted video in both unedited and breaking news formats. - Set up interviews, gather factual ...

Red Carrot

Broadcast Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Manage live broadcasts, ensuring seamless transitions between video sources, graphics, and audio ... live streaming and remote operations System and Software Management * Manage and configure ...

Red Carrot

Broadcast Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Manage live broadcasts, ensuring seamless transitions between video sources, graphics, and audio ... live streaming and remote operations System and Software Management * Manage and configure ...

Tribune Media

Assistant Digital Manager

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

Familiarity with push alert strategy, newsletters, live streaming, and short-form video production. * Demonstrated success growing digital audiences and increasing engagement. * Experience coaching ...

WOWK-TV

Assistant Digital Manager

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

Familiarity with push alert strategy, newsletters, live streaming, and short-form video production. * Demonstrated success growing digital audiences and increasing engagement. * Experience coaching ...

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vMix Host & Specialist

Nexstar Media Group

Portsmouth, VA • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 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

49th of 76 rated media

Job description

vMix Host & Specialist
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.
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.
Skill/Experience 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.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary $60,000 - $70,000 - commensurate with experience
ADDITIONAL 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
  • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.
No telecommuting.
No calls.

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About Nexstar Media Group

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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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