Live News Technical Director — Control Room Leader

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media's KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento is seeking a skilled Technical Director/Director to switch fast-paced live news, pre-taped shows, and special events using Ross Overdrive Automation. You will lead the control room team, coordinating with editorial, engineering, and design to ensure a seamless on-air product.

This role requires a college degree or equivalent, at least two years as a director/TD, and the ability to make last-second decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Switch live broadcasts and specials using Ross Overdrive Automation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and TD live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and special events.

Skills

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

College degree or equivalent

2 years TD/Director experience

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Overdrive

ENPS

Ross XPression graphics

OBS

Dejero

Optic

Xpressions

Bit Central

Stream Deck

Job description

Nexstar Media's KTXL Fox40 in Sacramento is seeking a skilled Technical Director/Director to switch fast-paced live news, pre-taped shows, and special events using Ross Overdrive Automation. You will lead the control room team, coordinating with editorial, engineering, and design to ensure a seamless on-air product.

This role requires a college degree or equivalent, at least two years as a director/TD, and the ability to make last-second decisions under pressure.