Live News Technical Director & Control Room Lead

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Director/Director to lead fast-paced live news and special programs. You will switch live feeds using Ross Overdrive, coordinate with editorial, engineering and design teams, and ensure seamless execution in the control room.

Responsibilities include calling broadcasts, building rundowns in ENPS, and maintaining high-quality air output while adapting to last-minute changes. Requires flexibility, teamwork, and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent related experience is required.
• 2 years experience as a director/technical director.

Responsibilities

• Direct and TD live programs using Ross Overdrive.
• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts, special coverage, and breaking news using Ross Overdrive Automation.
• Supervise the production side of our broadcast and ensure the highest quality broadcast reaches air.
• Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns.
• Build and customize OverDrive coding for news productions to enhance automation efficiency.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements.
• Must work under pressure and be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to make and execute last second decisions.

Skills

Ross Overdrive

ENPS

OverDrive

XPression graphics

OBS

Streamdeck

Acuity

Bit Central

Dejero

Optic

Education

College degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Ross Overdrive

ENPS

Overdrive

Ross XPression

Dejero

Optic

Xpression graphics

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Director/Director to lead fast-paced live news and special programs. You will switch live feeds using Ross Overdrive, coordinate with editorial, engineering and design teams, and ensure seamless execution in the control room.

Responsibilities include calling broadcasts, building rundowns in ENPS, and maintaining high-quality air output while adapting to last-minute changes. Requires flexibility, teamwork, and a can-do attitude.