Live Broadcast Director - Multi-Platform News & Streaming

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. You will direct live newscasts, supervise control room operations, and coordinate a team of producers, camera operators, audio, and graphics professionals.

The role emphasizes fast-paced newsroom leadership, breaking news coverage, and collaboration with newsroom and engineering to deliver high-quality content across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Directing live television or streaming productions.
• Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.
• Familiarity with control room operations and digital streaming tech.

Responsibilities

• Direct live newscasts and special coverage.
• Lead control room operations with cameras, audio, graphics and staff.
• Produce content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, and digital channels.
• Direct breaking news, weather, sports, and event coverage.
• Oversee live streaming systems and related tech.
• Collaborate with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams.
• Train and mentor staff and develop workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Live directing experience

Education

High school diploma

Broadcast Production degree preferred

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. You will direct live newscasts, supervise control room operations, and coordinate a team of producers, camera operators, audio, and graphics professionals.

The role emphasizes fast-paced newsroom leadership, breaking news coverage, and collaboration with newsroom and engineering to deliver high-quality content across all platforms.