Job Description

Steadicam Operator

NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching approximately 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 Steadicam Operator for our national newscasts, based in our Washington, DC studios.

Responsibilities

• Must be proficient with operating a Steadicam system, including set up, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of vests and related equipment.
• The successful candidate will be able to listen to director's commands and react swiftly and accurately for correctly positioning and framing shots including the x/y axis and for camera "shading" and color correction.
• Must be able to make smooth on-air moves.
• May be asked to train others or create training documentation.
• Be able to communicate 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 breaking news situations demand.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years' experience running professional vest managed Steadicam cameras in professional live television broadcast operations required.
• A 40-pound rig weight minimum is a consideration for this role. Must be able bodied enough to lift, carry, and move with a minimum of 40lbs.
• Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live broadcasts.
• 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $33-$43.27 hourly.

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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