Director I, Newscast

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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About The Position

The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. This role involves supervising and assigning duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs. The Newscast Director observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition. Acting as a liaison between engineering and production departments, the director works with news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast. Additionally, the director trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts, switches video sources, and gives direction at the same time during live broadcasts. Testing equipment to ensure proper operation and performing other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs
• Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
• Works with news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts
• Switches video sources and gives direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees