Newscast Director

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
38K-38K Annually
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Direct FOX21 morning and lifestyle programs, managing live and recorded broadcasts from the control room and streaming studio. Responsibilities include switching video sources, coordinating between engineering and production, testing broadcast equipment, and collaborating with producers to deliver clean, energetic newscasts. The role requires operating broadcast control systems, meeting tight deadlines, managing multiple assignments, and supporting technical production operations.
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Newscast Director 

At KXRM FOX21, we believe a rewarding career should come with an exceptional quality of life. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado Springs, your primary focus will be directing FOX21's morning show and our lifestyle program, Loving Living Local. At FOX21, we are champions for Southern Colorado. We expose problems, provide solutions, and highlight progress to help make our community an even better place to live, work, and thrive. We move fast, think creatively, and aren't interested in "the way we've always done it." If you're someone who enjoys a challenge and thrives under deadline pressure, you'll fit right in.

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Engages in technical control and production of programs
  • 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 during live broadcasts
  • Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
  • Direct live and recorded programs as assigned from the FOX21+ streaming studio
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production. (Depending on market size)
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
  • Proficiency with broadcast control equipment, including Ross Overdrive or similar software
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premier editing software preferred
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Compensation Range

  • Annual salary: $38,000+ commensurate with experience
  • To Apply:

    Please visit our page and complete the application process at:

    https://www.fox21news.com/about-us/jobs-at-fox21/

     or at the Nexstar Website at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

    To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls

    **** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED****

    Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

    SCAM ALERT:

    Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com).  Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Minimum two years of experience in news operations and production
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
  • Proficiency with broadcast control equipment, including Ross Overdrive or similar software
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere editing software

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Nexstar Media Group, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.

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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

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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