Technician, Director/TD

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

97d • $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. Job Description: 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.

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.
• Experience with ROSS robotic cameras.
• Familiarity with ENPS, Adobe Premier, Chyron, Adobe Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Execute daily activities of broadcast operations unit, focusing 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.
• Work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Manage multiple tasks on strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(K)
• Competitive compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees