Digital Producer Obs Vmix Specialist
nexstar media
📍 alabama birmingham united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
The Digital Producer/OBS/VMIX Specialist leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms by creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Support live television and streaming productions through OBS Studio development, and user training.
* Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
* Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
* Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
* Build and configure scenes, source routing within OBS/VMIX.
* Develop and maintain OBS/VMIX Studio scene collections for users.
* Program and maintain Stream Deck controller to integrate with OBS/VMIX operations.
* Operate OBS and/or VMIX during live news broadcasts daily.
* Comfortable with some live television interaction with anchors during morning/noon newscasts.
* Train staff on basic and advanced OBS/VMIX functions, including scene creation, source management, profile settings and hardware operation.
* Prepare OBS/ VMIX for live productions, ensuring equipment is operational and ready for air.
* Support live broadcasts throughout the production/ENPS rundown.
* Coordinate with Executive Producers, Anchors and Engineering staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
* Troubleshoot OBS/VMIX, Stream Deck, and related production equipment issues.
* Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
* Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
* Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
* Experience with OBS Studio and Stream Deck programming.
* Knowledge of live television production and studio operations.
* Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills.
* Ability to work effectively in fast-paced live production environment.
* Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred
* CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
* Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments