NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).

NewsNation is currently searching for a freelance Audio Operator (A2) for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be able to manage the mics, IFBs and cables of talent in a live broadcast environment, this includes being able to troubleshoot frequency/connection problems
• Must be able to effectively communicate placement and issues with the A1 who is mixing the show
• The successful candidate should conduct themselves in a professional manner with talent while getting the job done quickly and efficiently
• The successful candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve issues and to work around problems that arise during live news broadcasts
• Must be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team
• This position is Weekend Morning focused. You may be called in to cover other shifts as well, but weekend mornings are a must

• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership 

Qualifications:

• Three plus (3+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
• Knowledge of mixing/comms is a plus (AZ Edit)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred. 

This position will require membership in IBEW.

Pay Range: (per experience) $47 - $52 an hour

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.   Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.  Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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