Technician, Director/TD

Nexstar Media Group Inc.•Denver, CO

43d•$52,000 - $65,000

About The Position

FOX31/Channel 2 is searching for a Newscast Director. The ideal candidate will work well under pressure and stay cool when things become challenging. The Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. The Director is also responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.

Requirements

Degree in Communication or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
Experience in television, film, or postproduction preferred but not required
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the ROSS automated system
ROSS robotic cameras
ENPS
Adobe Premier
Chyron
Adobe Photoshop puts you way ahead of the game.

Responsibilities

Execute daily activities of broadcast operations unit, with a focus on Live News Production.
Follow station policies and procedures in operating a wide variety of broadcast audio and video equipment: record, segment, trim and playout programming, mix audio, video, graphics and execute newscasts.
Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment, managing multiple tasks on strict deadlines.