What are the responsibilities and job description for the "Live Drive 2" Operator position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
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2 NEWS is searching for a part-time “Live Drive 2” operator who will operate a live-capable station vehicle for news, weather, and traffic coverage. The candidate must be a strong communicator and comfortable driving a vehicle for several hours at a time. Candidate must be flexible to work any shift – including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Include:
2 NEWS is searching for a part-time “Live Drive 2” operator who will operate a live-capable station vehicle for news, weather, and traffic coverage. The candidate must be a strong communicator and comfortable driving a vehicle for several hours at a time. Candidate must be flexible to work any shift – including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Include:
- Operate a live-capable vehicle, “Live Drive 2,” during morning newscasts for traffic, weather, and news coverage
- May be asked to contribute voiced live reports during newscasts
- May be asked to shoot still photos or video on an as-needed basis
- May be asked to drive a live reporter during extreme weather situations
- Other duties as assigned
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Clean driving record
- Ability to drive a variety of vehicles including cars, SUVs, vans, or ENG trucks