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Nexstar Media Group Material Manager in Los Angeles, California
The Material Manager assists the Director and Associate Director with prep and coordination pre-production and production elements for daily live newscasts.
Coordinate and prepare edited video content for daily live newscasts.
Track and update status of edited content for playback in daily live newscasts.
Coordinate and communicate incoming feeds with Newscenter Ops. and field crews.
Coordinate with News producers daily editing assignments in conjunction w/timeline for live feed ingest schedule.
Provide desktop editing support (Adobe Premiere). Edit bumps and teases for News
Communicate and update News feed schedules to writers and producers.
Perform quality analysis (QA) of all News feed video and edited content prior to broadcast.
Manage and update News video archive database. Facilitate video archive requests and searches for all station departments.
Cross-training: Trained in required skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Associate Director to cover vacation days and sick calls.
Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.
Generate a daily “End of Shift Report” (EOS) updating status of edited on content and Material Management facilities status.
Provide Production Dept. with general and specific production assistance as required for all areas of News and Special Events production.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent related experience.
Two or more years of experience working in live News production.
Team player.
Possess excellent organizational skills.
Communicates and engages with co-workers in a positive and productive manner.
Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic work environment.
Current on fundamental News pre-produced content workflow and technologies.
Demonstrates intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.
Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.
Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.
Compensation - $24/hr+ commensurate with experience and skill level
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.