Director

Nexstar Media; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media seeks a Production Director to lead and manage the planning, researching, and production of local news programming. The role includes scriptwriting, budgeting, and conducting interviews, with responsibilities spanning on-air direction to talent management.

Responsibilities extend to post-production, editing, and archival work, as well as providing training to the production team and assisting in studio upkeep and graphic design decisions.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience.
• Two years of television directing experience preferred; experience may substitute education.
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and automation is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan schedules, assign duties, and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.
• Plans and develops local news programs, writes scripts, and budgets.
• Produces programs by conducting interviews and managing talent.
• Oversees post-production, edits and archives tapes, and completes clearances.
• Provides training and direction to the production staff.
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets.
• Participate in video graphics design and editorial decisions for shows.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Editorial decision-making

Resource planning

Training & leadership

Education

BA or BS in Communications with Television Production emphasis

Tools

Automation systems

Video editing

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