Director I, Newscast

Nexstar Media; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate technical operators during live and recorded productions, ensuring smooth broadcasts and high energy performances. You will guide camera and CG staff, supervise production crews, and act as a key liaison between engineering and production teams.

The role emphasizes rapid decision-making, strong communication, and proficiency with broadcast control equipment to deliver clean, high-quality newscasts.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, excellent communication skills, and ability to multitask are required.
• Minimum two years of experience in news operations and production, depending on market size.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and productions.
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers in technical control and production of programs.
• Directs camera/video staff concerning composition via monitors.
• Acts as liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Trains camera and CG operators for live broadcasts.
• Switches video sources and directs operations during live broadcasts.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Job Responsibilities

• The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs
• Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts
• Switches video sources and given direction 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. (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!