Newsnation - Audio Operator

Job Description

NewsNation is currently searching for a freelance Audio Operator (A1) for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios .

Responsibilities:
• The successful candidate will be able to listen to director's commands and react swiftly and accurately to mix a clean show during live and pre-recorded programming.
• Must be able to route good mix minus to remotes, set up RF microphones and IFBs - proficient in operation of AZ Edit.
• The successful candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve issues and to work around problems that arise during live news broadcasts.
• Must 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.
Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Qualifications:

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

• Five plus (5+) years' experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
• Previous live show audio mixing experience required.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be self-sufficient and a ''press-on-regardless'' attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Salary Range: $60 to $65.00 an hour (per experience)
• 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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z7vb9-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.