ENG/SNG Broadcast Coordinator
Nexstar Media Group
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented TV News ENG (Electronic News Gathering) / SNG (Satellite News Gathering) Coordinator to oversee the logistical and technical coordination of live news broadcasts. This role is responsible for ensuring all ENG/SNG equipment, crew, and transmissions are properly arranged and executed for smooth and uninterrupted coverage of news events.
The ENG/SNG Broadcast Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all field video in newscasts and special reports.
+ Tune-in video from various sources and work closely with news crews, producers, and engineers to coordinate live shots for newscasts
+ Receive and record video signals from ENG / microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular technologies
+ Route and send video to other stations via satellite, bonded cellular, FTP, transfer websites, and network streaming systems
+ Coordinate video for requests to and from partner / affiliate stations, including editing said video when needed
+ Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals to ensure quality broadcasts with consistent and uninterrupted signals
+ Organize and assign IFB communications for field crew live shots
+ Report equipment problems and ensure repairs are made w hen necessary
+ Review edited video for incorrect content and possible technical issues
+ Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
+ Technical experience with d igital e lectronics, b roadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
+ Fluency in English
+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
+ Minimum one y ear experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)
+ Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
+ Strong PC/MS Office experience
+ Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment
+ Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
+ Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, as news events require
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.
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