NewsNation - Tessera Graphics Operator_

ROSS XPRESSION / TESSERA GRAPHICS OPERATOR - NewsNationWho 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 newscastsResponsibilities:+ 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.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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. 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.