Digital Technical Director and Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a part-time Technical Director/Producer to coordinate between production and digital teams.

You will oversee both broadcast and digital content, handling technical, producing, and directing tasks, with on-going training to ensure high-quality results across platforms. The role requires at least a high school diploma, English fluency, and 2+ years in news/digital content production.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and strong English communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new equipment and software with training.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Directs camera/video/audio talent for all linear and digital platforms.
• Acts as liaison between engineering and production/digital departments.
• Collaborates with news producers to deliver high-energy content across platforms.
• Switches video sources and directs content per platform requirements.
• Directs and produces with training provided; shooting may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Time management

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Computer technology

Job description

The Technical Director and Producer will coordinate their efforts between production and digital departments. The primary role includes linear and digital content production oversight, including both technical, producing, and possible directing components. The ideal candidate will bring skill sets to the job and will receive training and direction to ensure quality content is produced on both broadcast and digital platforms.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs camera/video/audio talent for all linear and digital platforms
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production/digital departments
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy content on all platforms
• Switches video sources and given direction for all content platforms
• Ability to direct and produce with training provided.
• Ability to shoot video or adapt with training a plus.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Compose and frame camera shots, utilizing technical knowledge of lighting, lenses, composition, and camera settings to achieve desired production results.
• Ability to create graphics, or adapt to training to become proficient

In this immediate part time role, the hourly candidate must be flexible with scheduling.

Requirements:

• High school diploma minimum
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations, digital/linear content production
• Proficient with technology and ability to learn specific duties with additional training
• Proficiency with broadcast/digital control equipment, and computer technology.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Troubleshoot and assist with minor equipment issues as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The Production Assistant must be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, climb, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday. This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while making decisions that can impact live broadcast operations. Work may be performed in studio environments, control rooms, offices, or outdoor remote locations.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing \"News for All America,\" popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.