KX News is hiring a full-time Production Technician to support daily broadcast operations across our newscasts, KX News+ streaming app, and Studio 701 productions. This role works hands-on with producers, directors, reporters, and engineering staff to keep our shows on the air and looking sharp. The right person is a strong multitasker, calm under pressure, and brings a creative eye to every part of the production process.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
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Run studio production gear during live newscasts and Studio 701 shows, including camera, audio, CG, prompter, and switcher as assigned
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Edit and assemble Studio 701 episodes from raw studio recordings, shaping pacing, audio, and graphics for broadcast and streaming release
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Build news graphics, lower thirds, and story elements in support of daily newscasts and Studio 701 productions using Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere)
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Shoot news content in the field when needed, capturing interviews, b-roll, and natural sound for daily stories and long-form projects
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Support news gathering and storytelling by helping reporters edit packages, build graphics, and turn material on deadline
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Assist with broadcast engineering tasks including signal monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and routine maintenance on studio and field gear
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Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues
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Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
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Assist engineering and other teams with various needs that may include lifting and manual labor
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Set up and strike studio lighting, microphones, and camera positions for newscasts, specials, and Studio 701 productions
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Run quality control on incoming feeds, live shots, and recorded content, fixing audio or video errors before air
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Move with speed and accuracy during breaking news, severe weather, and live continuing coverage
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Send KX News content to the network and Nexstar sister stations when requested
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Additional duties as required
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
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2–4 years of experience in broadcast production, studio operations, or a related field
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Working knowledge of studio production equipment including switchers, audio boards, cameras, and CG systems
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Comfortable with non-linear editing. Adobe Creative Cloud and ENPS experience a plus
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Basic understanding of broadcast engineering concepts and signal flow
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Strong eye for graphics, framing, and visual storytelling
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Ability to lift and move production equipment as needed
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Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as news, production, and engineering demands