Digital Producer / OBS/VMIX Specialist

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