WATE-TV On Your Side in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for an AFTERNOON part-time Operations Technician. The Operations Technician primary duties are operating the teleprompter for live newscasts, studio maintenance, and floor directing. There are also opportunities to participate in other special projects running camera and other production duties as directed.

This is a entry level position to live TV production. A background in media is preferred but not required. Working well in a team, being on time and understanding deadlines is required

• Operates studio cameras and field cameras for live and taped events

• Composes and frames shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors, station management, other personnel

• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directors, station management, other personnel

• Operates audio equipment for live and taped events

• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio

• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production

• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment

• Provide audio production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities

• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments

• Maintains and stores equipment.

• Requirements & Skills:

• Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff

• Detail oriented with time management focus

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Experience with Overdrive automation is a plus.

• Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Operations Technician must be able to sit for extended periods of time, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Operations Technician must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Be able to climb a 10-foot ladder. And individual can carry 25 pounds.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.