Production Technician

Nexstar Media

  • Minot, North Dakota
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Adobe After Effectsunmatched
    • Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
    • Adobe Photoshopunmatched
    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Broadcast Journalismunmatched
    • Broadcastingunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Creative Writingunmatched
    • Graphicsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • News Reportingunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Storytellingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

    Description

    KX News is hiring a full-time Production Technician to support daily broadcast operations across our newscasts, KX News+ streaming app, and Studio 701 productions. This role works hands-on with producers, directors, reporters, and engineering staff to keep our shows on the air and looking sharp. The right person is a strong multitasker, calm under pressure, and brings a creative eye to every part of the production process.

    What You'll Do

    • Run studio production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows, including camera, audio, CG, prompter, and switcher as assigned
    • Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes from raw studio recordings, shaping pacing, audio, and graphics for broadcast and streaming release
    • Build news graphics, lower thirds, and story elements in support of daily newscasts and Studio 701 productions using Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere)
    • Shoot news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects
    • Support news gathering and storytelling by helping reporters edit packages, build graphics, and turn material on deadline
    • Assist with broadcast engineering tasks including signal monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on studio and field gear
    • Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
    • Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
    • Assist engineering and other teams with various needs that may include lifting and manual labor
    • Set up and strike studio lighting, microphones, and camera positions for newscasts, specials, and Studio 701 productions
    • Run quality control on incoming feeds, live shots, and recorded content, fixing audio or video errors before air
    • Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news, severe weather, and live continuing coverage
    • Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested
    • Additional duties as required

    What We're Looking For

    • 2–4 years of experience in broadcast production, studio operations, or a related field
    • Working knowledge of studio production equipment including switchers, audio boards, cameras, and CG systems
    • Comfortable with non-linear editing. Adobe Creative Cloud and ENPS experience a plus
    • Basic understanding of broadcast engineering concepts and signal flow
    • Strong eye for graphics, framing, and visual storytelling
    • Ability to lift and move production equipment as needed
    • Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as news, production, and engineering demands

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMinot, North Dakota

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