NewsNation - Tessera Operator

ROSS XPRESSION / TESSERA GRAPHICS OPERATOR - NewsNation

Who we are:

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 staff Ross XPression/Tessera Graphics Operator for our national newscasts.
 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will prepare and switch XPression/Tessera video display elements during live and pre-recorded programming, listening to Director’s commands, and reacting swiftly and accurately, ensuring all content output meets quality standards. The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced in a state-of-the-art control room using Ross XPression software. May be asked to train others or create training documentation. The successful candidate should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product. Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team. All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.

Qualifications:

Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required. 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. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe InDesign as well as familiarity in media asset management and photo sites such as Getty Images. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude. Other engineering experience in areas of routing, CGs, video playback, robotic camera operation, graphic design, FTP or building switcher effects a plus.  Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be willing and able to multitask. Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred. 

This position is a full-time staff position which will require membership in IBEW.

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