NewsNation - Technical Assistant - Part-time

Nexstar Media Group

Last Updated: 11/20/2025 1:24:00 AM

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Current Days Open
136
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$31.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$41.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
85.5
First Seen
7/8/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$31.00 (Hourly)
2/10/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$41.00 (Hourly)
2/10/2026

Full Job Description

Responsibilities: The Technical Assistants responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operate camera, microphone, IFB and other equipment in our cut-in studios Coordinate with the Chicago Bureau on any talent hits from NY Fill in as needed on control room positions such as prompter and Tessera as well as studio roles such as A2 Interface directly with anchors, correspondents and guests Build out the Hair and Makeup schedule for each day, ensuring all talent has been accounted for Perform other duties as assigned and needed by leadership Qualifications: Prior control room, studio or field experience at broadcast networks. Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must. Evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand. This is an IBEW position and membership is required. Salary Range: (per experience) $31.00 - $41.00 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 Americas 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. Nexstars national television properties include The CW, Americas 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 Companys 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.

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