NewsNation - Director - Part-time
Nexstar Media Group•Ny, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation is currently searching for a part-time Director for our national newscasts and opinion programs, based in our New York studios.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of directing experience in professional live broadcast television required.
- ENPS experience is strongly preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of control room operations, broadcast automation (Ross Acuity, Ross Overdrive), and common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Exceptional multitasking abilities, quick thinking, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Availability to work all day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a flexible schedule, with potential overtime as news situations demand.
- This is a Directors Guild of America (DGA) position; union membership in good standing is required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with newscast producers, executive producers, and showrunners to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of broadcasts.
- Lead on-air talent, technical directors, audio operators, stage crew, and floor directors to execute clean, dynamic, and engaging shows.
- Bring creative ideas and visual enhancements to the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to maximize the use of studio spaces and graphic elements.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of studio and remote broadcasting technology, including Steadicam and robotic cameras, media servers, and graphics systems.
- Ensure smooth execution under pressure, troubleshooting technical issues and building effective workarounds on the fly when necessary.
- Provide current references and demonstration reels (including the isolated director's audio track) upon request.
- Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.
Benefits
- medical (with multiple plan options)
- dental
- vision insurance
- paid time off
- a 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- life insurance
- any local/state leave plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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