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Audio Operator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Careers
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026
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 full-time Audio Operator (A1) for our national newscasts, based in our Washington, DC bureau.
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.
  • The successful candidate should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product.
  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • Five plus (5 ) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
  • Previous live show audio mixing experience required.
  • Experience with Yamaha, Wheatstone and CalRec audio boards required.
  • Must be proficient in operation of systems including AZ Edit and Dante.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This position is a part-time non-union staff position.
Compensation Range: $42–$48/hourly
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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