The Director will be responsible for the technical directing and guidance of on-air talent and studio crew in order to provide viewers with a professional-looking newscast.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
- Bachelors’ degree preferred
- 2-4 years directing live and taped programs
- Proficiency with Ross Overdrive automation or similar required
- Audio board experience required
- Studio production skills a plus
- Must be able to source and solve equipment problems in the studio and control room
- Must be able work independently and have a strong attention to detail
- Must be able to work under the regular pressure of live broadcasts and operational deadlines
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Requirements:
- Assist with pre-show prep and post-show promotions
- Set up and operate studio cameras, monitors and teleprompter
- Verify all light fixtures, props, monitors and set pieces are in position and functioning properly
- Coordinate and communicate with show Producers and other studio crew
- Ensure proper mixing and switching of all studio and remote video sources
- Effectively supervise and assign crew members as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2-4 years directing live and taped programs
- Proficiency with Ross Overdrive automation or similar
- Audio board experience
- Studio production 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.
