Live News Production Tech Director

Nexstar Media; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nexstar Media in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Technical Director to coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during live newscasts and other productions. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.

You will supervise staff, direct camera/video operations, switch video sources in real time, liaison between engineering and production, and assist in producing digital content.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma is required.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Minimum two years of experience in news operations and production (depends on market size).
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers and office equipment.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live/recorded productions.
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production.
• Observes pictures and directs camera/video staff on composition.
• Acts as liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Works with news producers to deliver clean, high-energy newscasts.
• Trains camera and CG operators for live broadcasts.
• Switches video sources and gives direction during live broadcasts.
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Assists in producing digital content.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Multitasking

News operations

Staff supervision

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Nexstar Media in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Technical Director to coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during live newscasts and other productions. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.

You will supervise staff, direct camera/video operations, switch video sources in real time, liaison between engineering and production, and assist in producing digital content.