The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
- Direct newscasts, breaking news and other programs using Grass Valley Ignite system. Other programs could include live audiences
- Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
- Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
- Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
- Create commands and effects for newscast and other programs
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Prior newscast directing experience preferred
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production preferred
- High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news which can hapen at any time
- ENPS newsroom system experience preferred
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be willing and flexible to work any shift
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Top Skills
What We Do
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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