Live News Technical Director & Automation Lead

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sacramento, CA seeks a Technical Director/Director to direct and TD live programs using Ross Overdrive. You will lead the control room, coordinate with editorial, engineering and design teams, and ensure high‑quality broadcasts.

Responsibilities include building ENPS rundowns, modifying OverDrive code for efficiency, and managing transitions under pressure. Weekend/holiday flexibility is required; compensation starts at $21.00+/hr, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent required.
• 2 years experience as director/TD.
• Experience with Ross XPression graphics and Overdrive is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Switch fast-paced live news and pre-taped shows using Ross Overdrive.
• Lead the control room crew and coordinate with editorial, engineering and design.
• Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials with ENPS rundowns.
• Build/modify OverDrive coding to improve automation efficiency.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics and live elements.

Skills

Overdrive automation

Live directing

ENPS rundowns

OverDrive coding

Graphics/OBS knowledge

Pressure management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2 years TD/Director experience

Tools

Ross XPression

Overdrive

Production switchers

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sacramento, CA seeks a Technical Director/Director to direct and TD live programs using Ross Overdrive. You will lead the control room, coordinate with editorial, engineering and design teams, and ensure high‑quality broadcasts.

Responsibilities include building ENPS rundowns, modifying OverDrive code for efficiency, and managing transitions under pressure. Weekend/holiday flexibility is required; compensation starts at $21.00+/hr, commensurate with experience.