Vmix Host & Specialist
nexstar media
📍 virginia portsmouth united states💰 $60,000–$70,000/yr🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**vMix Host & Specialist**
WAVY-TV is seeking an experienced vMix streaming specialist to handle hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of video content, and becoming an in-house expert on CTV video distribution for our local media team. This person will provide content for our market, which includes Portsmouth/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide "one man band" hosting, producing, switching, editing and uploading for daily and special project video content via vMix.
\- Become an in-house expert for CTV video distribution, including live hosted video in both unedited and breaking news formats.
\- Set up interviews, gather factual information, needed b-roll and visual elements and prepare show rundowns or scripts as needed.
\- Develop vMix scene collections and work with graphics teams to help align production branding.
\- Track show metrics to identify high value formats and opportunities for new programming.
\- Build positive working relationships with stakeholders in our newsroom to build awareness of our resources.
\- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks both live on-stream and behind the scenes to include troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
\- Interest in/willingness to learn and understand the IT and engineering elements of a successful livestream setup.
\- Desire to experiment and innovate in an evolving digital space while maintaining professionalism and journalistic principles.
\- High level attention to detail required to ensure polished vMix-driven products.
\- Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing.
**Skill/Experience Requirements:**
- 3-5 years of experience in video production with extensive on-camera experience and proven technical problem-solving skills.
\- 2-3 years of experience working with vMix or similar streaming software.
\- Self-starting demeanor with an ability to spot opportunities to capture audiences in a streaming format.
\- Solid foundation in journalism ethics on issues such as copyright and attribution.
\- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team format or as an individual contributor.
\- The position is based in Portsmouth, VA and requires a physical presence to function in the role.
**COMPENSATION RANGE:**
Annual Salary $60,000 - $70,000 – commensurate with experience
**ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:**
* A career path to grow your professional experiences
* Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
* Retirement savings plan with company match
* Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
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No telecommuting.
No calls.