Production Technician

Nexstar Media Inc.

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OH, Columbus Until 9/26/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

WCMH-TV, the NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, one of the great cities in America, DMA #34, seeks a Production Technician Which has four primary tasks: 

Newscast Production, Studio & Technical Area Upkeep, Editing, Live Production Support.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate Grass Valley Ignite Automation Production System
  • Operate Teleprompter and monitor Closed Captioning
  • Adobe Premiere Editing
  • Prepares and strikes studio for newscasts and productions
  • Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production
  • Provide production-related support as needed and may work with outside production facilities
  • Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments
  • Maintains and stores props, sets, lighting equipment

Requirements & Skills:

  • Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience directing live newscast with Grass Valley Ignite Automation Production System
  • Must be able to interact well with news, production and engineering staff
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication and organization skills

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EEO Statement:  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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About this role

Summary

Operate production systems, edit videos, support live newscasts, maintain studio equipment.

Job title

Production Technician

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

media

Location requirements

Onsite in Columbus, Ohio, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Grass Valley Ignite AutomationteleprompterAdobe Premiereprops and set managementstudio support

Preferred skills

communicationorganization

Specializations

studio productionvideo editinglive broadcastingautomation systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City