Director

Nexstar Media Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Production Director to lead the planning, management, and production of local news programming. The role involves researching ideas, scripting, interviewing, and supervising talent, with hands-on duties as editor or shooter as needed.

The successful candidate will oversee post-production, studio upkeep, and the creative aspects of graphics and on-air presentation, while shaping editorial decisions for broadcasts.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with emphasis on Television Production or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with diverse teams.
• Creativity and editorial judgment in planning and producing local news programs.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, manage and produce local news programming.
• Plan and develop local news programs, write scripts, conduct interviews, manage talent.
• Oversee post-production, edit videotape and organize documentation.
• Provide training and direction to the production staff.
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
• Contribute to graphics, titles, music and visual look of shows; make editorial decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & scheduling

Creative decision-making

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

The Production Director is responsible for: researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.

• Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts; etc.
• Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist

• Post-production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes
• Provides training and direction to the production staff
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
• Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience

* Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience equals one year of education

• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training
• Creative decision-making skills
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment
• Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards
• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs
• Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques
• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques
• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques