Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Host & Specialist
Nexstar Media Group is seeking an experienced Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) specialist to independently manage hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of daily and special video content, including live programming and breaking news. This person works for the corporate team and provides content for Nexstar local markets across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Provide “one man band” hosting, producing, switching, editing and uploading for daily and special project video content via OBS.
- Planning and executing daily live video programming, including breaking news.
- Set up interviews, gather information, needed b-roll and visual elements and prepare show rundowns or scripts as needed.
- Develop OBS scene collections and work with graphics teams to help align production branding across all Nexstar platforms.
- Evangelize best practices in show production and technical enhancements for OBS users across Nexstar’s markets.
- Track show metrics to identify high value formats and opportunities for new programming.
- Build positive working relationships with stakeholders in our local newsrooms to leverage opportunities to scale coverage across Nexstar.
- 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 OBS-driven products
- Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing
Skill/Experience Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience in video production with extensive on-camera experience and proven technical problem-solving skills.
- 2-3 years of experience working with OBS or similar streaming software.
- Self-starting demeanor with an ability to spot opportunities to capture audiences in a streaming format.
- Understanding of key newsmakers and current issues.
- 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.
- Aptitude for working cross-functionally and influencing people from different markets, backgrounds, and organizational structures.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to a Nexstar market that has a local newsroom with infrastructure and staffing for all dayparts
- Requires a physical presence in the local facility to function in the role
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Experienced broadcast producer needed to drive weekend show rundowns and pre-produce segments for a national news program in Chicago.
Lead digital media strategy and a small team at a specialist game-focused ad agency, driving data-led campaigns across display, social, programmatic, and digital video in a hybrid LA/Orange County role.
Versant Media (NBCUniversal) is hiring an Ingest Associate to manage media ingest, QC, conversions, and file delivery for live news and digital production workflows at their Englewood Cliffs facility.
Lead portfolio-wide content strategy and spearhead AI-driven transformation to scale high-quality content across Cengage Group's brands.
Ingest Producer needed to manage, schedule, and quality-control incoming media feeds for NBCUniversal's news and digital productions, ensuring timely, accurate ingest and routing in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Enbridge is recruiting an experienced Communication Consultant to direct regional strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement for its Utah operations.
Lab Connect Biz is hiring a Public Relations Assistant in Los Angeles to support media outreach, event coordination, and client communications for growing brand accounts.
Chats Cloud Cover seeks a detail-oriented Communications Assistant in Chicago to support internal/external messaging, campaign execution, and administrative communications tasks.
AECOM is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist III to lead outreach and public involvement efforts on transportation and infrastructure projects, translating technical project details into effective community-facing communications.
ProSidian seeks a Social Media Assistant to support communications and social content execution for government and public services engagements in the Charlotte/Mid-Atlantic region.
Experienced broadcast producer needed to drive weekend show rundowns and pre-produce segments for a national news program in Chicago.
Serve as the operational lead and communications strategist for the Sister Thea Bowman Center, coordinating facility operations, event logistics, and multi-channel marketing to advance the Center's mission and student engagement.
Experienced public affairs and media professional needed to manage sensitive federal communications, craft strategic responses, and support live-chat and hotline operations for the Child Welfare Information Gateway on a nationwide remote basis.
The Athletic seeks a remote Staff Editor to edit and optimize a portfolio of newsletters, blending fast, accurate editing with data-driven audience growth and cross-team collaboration.
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
