Production Technician

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)
• Sell news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects
• Aid 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
• Communicate with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
• Select 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
• Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested

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