Live News Production Director & Tech Lead

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced News Production Director to oversee the look and presentation of daily newscasts. You will interface with producers and crew, coordinate music, graphics, lighting, and camera-blocking, and call daily newscasts and other productions.

You will operate robotic cameras, manage the audio board, and serve as floor director, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained under pressure. Strong leadership and technical knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Television Production or equivalent related experience.
• Five or more years professional experience in television production and directing.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
• Must be an effective leader and able to positively motivate and effectively communicate with producers and production crew.
• Demonstrate excellent judgment and timely decision-making in a dynamic and fluid live news production environment.
• Possess a strong fundamental understanding of news video and audio production equipment technologies.
• Must be able to call direct and have experience on Ross Overdrive or equivalent automated systems.
• Must be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Possess a working knowledge of NRCS, video servers, graphic playout systems, video routers, switchers, ENG style cameras, robotic cameras, wireless lav microphones, and audio boards.
• Microsoft Office/ Outlook knowledge is also required.
• Ability to work precisely under deadlines and pressure.
• Able to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions to crew during live broadcasts.
• Works well as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates innovative thinking and creativity in all aspects of their responsibilities.
• Must be willing to do other assigned duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Call direct daily newscasts and other original productions, including post sports shows, special events, webcasts, and assists in creative services’ productions.
• Interface and communicate all technical and staging requirements between producers and production crew.
• Collaborate with producers to facilitate production elements, including music, graphics, lighting, camera-blocking, guest interactions, set furnishings, and all other related presentation elements.
• Generate daily Production Reports detailing technical and operational notes from newscasts.
• Follow up and reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily production processes.
• Utilize Ross Overdrive APC, switcher, and routers while “calling” the shows to the rest of live production positions.
• Position is also required to run robotic cameras, audio board operations, floor direct, and help keep the studio clean.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

News production equipment

Ross Overdrive

Adaptability

Deadline-driven

Team player

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Television Production

Tools

Ross Overdrive APC

NRCS

Video servers

Graphic playout systems

Video routers

Switchers

ENG cameras

Robotic cameras

Wireless lav mics

Audio boards

Microsoft Office/Outlook

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks an experienced News Production Director to oversee the look and presentation of daily newscasts. You will interface with producers and crew, coordinate music, graphics, lighting, and camera-blocking, and call daily newscasts and other productions.

You will operate robotic cameras, manage the audio board, and serve as floor director, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained under pressure. Strong leadership and technical knowledge are essential.