Production Technician
Nexstar Media Group · Minot
KX News is hiring a full-time Production Technician to support daily broadcast operations across our newscasts, KX News+ streaming app, and Studio 701 productions. This role works hands-on with producers, directors, reporters, and engineering staff to keep our shows on the air and looking sharp. The right person is a strong multitasker, calm under pressure, and brings a creative eye to every part of the production process.
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)
- Shoot news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects
- Support 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
- Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
- Selects 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
- Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news, severe weather, and live continuing coverage
- Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested
- Additional duties as required
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
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