WGNO News in New Orleans, has a rare opening for a Newscast Director. The ideal candidate is accomplished in the use of automated production systems to plan and execute pre-recorded programs, live newscasts, and live coverage of severe weather, breaking news, & special events (i.e. parades, sports championships, etc.).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Programs and executes live and pre-recorded broadcasts with the use of multiple automated television production systems
- Coordinates the efforts of technical operators and field contributors during newscasts and other live & recorded productions
- Works with the news producers to deliver accurate, high-energy, error-free newscasts
- Tests equipment and troubleshoots systems regularly to ensure proper operation
- Edits video for newscasts, programs, and commercial productions
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required & Preferred Capabilities:
- Previous experience in news production and/or live television production required. Two years preferred.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks with urgency and attention to detail
- Calm demeanor and ability to handle unexpected changes and challenges with aplomb and diplomacy during live broadcasts to produce polished productions
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- High school diploma
Technical Skills:
- High confidence and ability in the use of Ross OverDrive to code and execute live and pre-recorded programs is essential.
- Ability to program and operate robotic camera systems for use in productions
- Ability to operate other graphics, video, and audio gear and systems required to produce television and digital streaming programs
- Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- The Newscast Director must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- In addition, the Newscast Director must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
- May be called upon to work a variety of shifts on different programs and dayparts.
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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.
