Live News Director - Production & Technical Control

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Newscast Director to coordinate all technical operators during the station's live and recorded broadcasts. You will supervise duties, ensure smooth production, and maintain high-energy newscasts.

You will serve as a liaison between engineering and production, train camera and CG operators for live broadcasts, switch video sources, and test equipment to guarantee proper operation.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in news operations and production (depending on market size).
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs.
• Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera/video staff concerning composition.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Work with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast.
• Train camera and CG operators on proper operation during live broadcasts.
• Switch video sources and give direction simultaneously during live broadcasts.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline prioritization

Office equipment proficiency

Broadcast control equipment

Camera/CG operation awareness

Two years’ experience in news ops

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Newscast Director to coordinate all technical operators during the station's live and recorded broadcasts. You will supervise duties, ensure smooth production, and maintain high-energy newscasts.

You will serve as a liaison between engineering and production, train camera and CG operators for live broadcasts, switch video sources, and test equipment to guarantee proper operation.