Live Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate technical operators during live and recorded newscasts and productions. You will supervise staff, direct camera and CG operators, and ensure smooth transitions during broadcasts.

Responsibilities include liaison with engineering, collaboration with news producers, and training of operators to maintain high-energy, polished broadcasts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment and office tech.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and live/recorded productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers in technical control and production of programs.
• Direct camera/video staff on composition by monitoring pictures.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Work with news producers to deliver a clean, high-energy newscast.
• Train camera and CG operators for live broadcasts.
• Switch video sources and direct operations during live shows.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline driven

Experience in news operations and prod

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Office equipment (computers/phones/copiers)

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate technical operators during live and recorded newscasts and productions. You will supervise staff, direct camera and CG operators, and ensure smooth transitions during broadcasts.

Responsibilities include liaison with engineering, collaboration with news producers, and training of operators to maintain high-energy, polished broadcasts.