Live News Control Room Supervisor

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

NewsNation in New York is seeking an Associate Director to support live and pre-recorded productions from our New York Bureau. You will maintain show timing, cue video, and coordinate with Master Control to ensure accurate broadcasts.

The role requires calm under pressure, clear communication with Directors, Producers, and technical teams, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. DGA membership is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a broadcast control room, production environment, or network news operation.
• Experience timing live broadcasts and managing rundown elements.
• Familiarity with newsroom computer systems such as iNews or ENPS.
• Experience with automated production and video playout systems preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and detail-oriented in a fast-paced live production environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to execute live and pre-recorded broadcasts.
• Maintain accurate show timing and track all production elements throughout the broadcast.
• Manage video, graphics, and other production assets within newsroom and playout systems.
• Cue and roll video elements using Bit Central and other production systems.
• Coordinate with Master Control regarding commercial breaks, timing adjustments, and live operational changes.
• Work closely with Producers and control room staff to ensure shows remain on schedule.
• Support breaking news coverage by adapting quickly to evolving editorial and operational needs.
• Collaborate with teams in New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC to support network-wide production execution.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

iNews

ENPS

Bit Central

Video playout systems

Job description

NewsNation in New York is seeking an Associate Director to support live and pre-recorded productions from our New York Bureau. You will maintain show timing, cue video, and coordinate with Master Control to ensure accurate broadcasts.

The role requires calm under pressure, clear communication with Directors, Producers, and technical teams, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. DGA membership is required.