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Audio Operator

Tribune Media Company
DC, WA Part Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

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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. #LI-Onsite 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 disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Salary : $42 - $48

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