Live News Technical Director: Control Room Maestro

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Director to lead switching for live news, pre-taped shows, and special events. You will coordinate with editorial, engineering, and design teams to ensure smooth control-room operations and rapid, reliable production workflows.

The role emphasizes proficiency with Ross OverDrive, ENPS rundowns, and strong troubleshooting in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Flexibility for early mornings and weekends is required in this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Director in a live news environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive automation.
• Experience with Ross XPression graphics and other production switchers.

Responsibilities

• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts, specials, and breaking news.
• Route sources/images to studio monitors and build/show coding using ENPS rundowns.
• Collaborate with editorial, engineering, and design partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news under pressure.

Tools

Ross OverDrive automation

Ross XPression graphics

ENPS rundowns

Production switchers

Live broadcast troubleshooting

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Director to lead switching for live news, pre-taped shows, and special events. You will coordinate with editorial, engineering, and design teams to ensure smooth control-room operations and rapid, reliable production workflows.

The role emphasizes proficiency with Ross OverDrive, ENPS rundowns, and strong troubleshooting in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Flexibility for early mornings and weekends is required in this dynamic team.