Nexstar Media Inc is looking for Newscast Director to join our KOLR/Ozarks FOX/KOZL Production staff.
The Production Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Job Description:
- Directs and TDs live, local newscasts and lifestyle show using Ross Vision, Ross Xpression
- Directs live and recorded digital content using OBS and VMIX
- Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during all in-house productions
- Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs
- Observes camera shots through monitors and runs camera/video and CG.
- Works with news, digital, lifestyle, and production departments
- Works with other producers to create and deliver a clean and high energy content
- Switches video sources and gives directions at the same time during live broadcasts
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production and/or online streaming software.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
- Proficiency with broadcast, streaming and production equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field is preferred. Must be able to handle fast-paced live broadcasts and remain calm during breaking news. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news and productions. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule. Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (if available).
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Minimum two years of experience in news operations and production and/or online streaming software
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
- Proficiency with broadcast, streaming, and production equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field
- Ability to handle fast-paced live broadcasts and remain calm during breaking news
- Problem-solving and quick-thinking ability
- Current professional references and available work samples or shows
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
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.
