Director I, Newscast

Nexstar Media Group • Charleston, WV

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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 Director observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition, acting as a liaison between engineering and production departments. They work closely with news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast, train camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts, switch video sources while giving direction during live broadcasts, and test equipment to ensure proper operation. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: High school or GED