WGN-TV is currently searching for a Director/Assistant Director, Full-Time.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, floors directors.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including automated servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS and Ross Overdrive experience preferred.
- Assist director during live shows with coding Ross Overdrive, remotes, graphics, and various monitor inputs.
- Working knowledge of ENPS (or similar) to read rundowns, storing device controlled object slugs and modifying them as needed for air.
- The Director/AD will interact with the newscast producer to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of the broadcast.
- The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Overdrive, Ross XPression, Ross XPression Tessera and BitCentral.
- Director/AD should add creativity and ideas that enhance the broadcast and final product.
- Coordinates with the News and Creative Services Departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast.
- Coordinates with Newscenter on all remote assignments for each broadcast.
Qualifications:
- News directing/AD experience required. News applicants only please.
- Evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field preferred.
- Candidate should be solution oriented and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (with director's track if possible).
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Salary Range:
60K to 66K Annualized - - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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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.
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