Audio Operator

job posting:

We are currently searching for a fulltime Audio Operator for WGN TV Chicago’s Very Own newscasts. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately. The primary responsibility is mixing live newscasts for WGN. Must be able to mix a clean show during live and pre-recorded programming. Must be able to route a good mix minus to remotes, set up RF microphones and IFBs. Experience with Wheatstone audio boards preferred. Additional responsibilities include Audio Assist. The audio operator should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news. A flexible work schedule is required, including early mornings, nights and weekends to meet the 24/7 operational needs. Qualifications: • Three plus (3+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required. • Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred. • You must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude. • Must work well in a collaborative team environment. The Chicago facility originates three national television networks and WGN-TV/Channel 9. This position is a fulltime position which will require membership in IBEW. #LI-Onsite 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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.

want to apply for this job?

• sign in to view contact information.


• not a member? join Job Bank today!