WCIA 3 the CBS affiliate in Champaign, Illinois, (Market #90) is actively recruiting for a Broadcast/Digital Director. This position is full time Monday through Friday but will also require the flexibility to be on call as needed by the News Department. The Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
- Direct and/or technically direct newscasts and other productions
- Ensures quality standards are met
- Works with the news Producers to deliver a clean visually impactful newscast
- Provides training and direction to the production staff/shift team
- Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
- May also perform the following duties:
- Audio operations for daily newscasts
- Xpression graphics for daily newscasts
- Editing with Adobe Premiere editing software
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- High school diploma preferred BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Creative decision-making skills
- Minimum two years’ experience in News operations and Production (market size considered)
- Proficiency with computers and broadcast control equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and be able to multi-task
- The pay range for this position is: $32,000- $34,000.00
Click here to see our benefit package: Nexstar 2025 Benefits at a Glance.pdf
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Broadcast/Digital Director must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Broadcast Director must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds over their head. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
